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Víznar
town
Flag of Víznar
Flag
Coat of arms of Víznar
Coat of arms
Location of Víznar
Location of Víznar
Country Spain
Province Granada
Municipality Víznar
Area
 • Total 13 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
1,050 m (3,440 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total 980
 • Density 75/km2 (195/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
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View of Víznar, a town in Spain
Santiago Rusiñol - Interior del palacio de Víznar
Interior of the Viznar Palace, painted by Santiago Rusiñol

Víznar is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Granada, Spain. It is only a few miles away from the big city of Granada. In 2018, about 980 people lived in Víznar. This charming town is known for its history and beautiful buildings.

What Makes Víznar Special?

Víznar is home to a stunning summer palace. This palace was built in the 1700s in a style called neo-classical. This means it uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings. It belonged to an important religious leader named Don José Manuel Moscoso y Peralta. He was an archbishop from Granada and also played a big role in the history of Peru.

Víznar and Famous People

The area near Víznar is also famous because of a well-known Spanish poet, Federico García Lorca. He was a very important writer. Sadly, he lost his life here in 1936, at the very start of the Spanish Civil War. This war was a difficult time in Spain's history.

Geography and Location

Víznar is situated in a beautiful part of Spain. It is in the province of Granada, which is in the southern part of the country. The town is located at an elevation of 1050 meters (about 3,445 feet) above sea level. This high location often means it has lovely views of the surrounding countryside.

How Big is Víznar?

The total area of the municipality of Víznar is about 13 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively small town in terms of land size. Its closeness to the city of Granada makes it easy to visit and explore.

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