Demetrius Soter (Saviour) So called because he saved the Babylonians from the tyranny of the satrap Heraclides, reigned from 162 to 150 B.C. He was the son of Seleucus Phlopator, and spent his early years as a hostage in Rome, petitioning the Senate in vain for permission to return to his country.
Granada is a city in western Nicaragua and the capital of the Granada Department.With an estimated population of 123,697 (2012), it is Nicaragua's sixth most populous city.ranada has long been a center of commerce, including timber, gold and silver. Granada's economy continues to grow as it is becoming the national tourism hub. Though Granada remains Nicaragua's sixth largest city, it is widely known for preserving some of the finest colonial-era architecture in the country.
But this port city surrounded by hills has much more to offer. As an industrial city, it is not the prettiest urban destination in the country, but it's a lively place with old alleyways where you can try some of the flourishing Basque cuisine. 6 | GRANADA. One of the world's cultural centers for over two centuries, starting in the 1200s, this is still one of Europe's most splendorous cities. It's home to one of the world's most spectacular monuments, the Alhambra, and to several other dazzling buildings from that time.