Tourist attractions Granada

The Nasrid palaces, which comprise three sections, are the Alhambra’s hidden jewel. The south wall of the Golden Room Patio provides a concise summary of Nasrid art. In the Myrtle Courtyard , admire the imposing crenellated Comares Tower , the ..

With its fascinating architecture, sumptuous gardens and delightful water features, the Alhambra is the embodiment of refinement, where words fail to do justice to this paradise created by the Nasrid princes as the ultimate expression of a civilisati..

A masterpiece of Isabeline Gothic both for the unity of style as well as the richness of its ornamentation, which is by Enrique Egas. Inside, don't miss the spectacular grill of Bartholomew of Jaén which closes in the transept and in which is the ..

This district, which is quite typical of the town, bears the name of the hill on which it is situated and is a preferred viewpoint over the Alhambra. There the first Arab fortress in Granada was built. Today only the walls remain. Narrow streets inte..

Charles V had this palace built in 1526. Pedro Machuca , a pupil of Michelangelo, created a work of pure classicism, where the simplicity of the design and the harmony of its lines endow it with a majestic beauty. The circular courtyard , one of th..

To the east of the Royal palaces, the attractive gardens of the Partal go down in terraces towards the towers of the wall. The first is the Ladies' tower , with a graceful craftsman's door, built by Yusuf I at the start of the 14C. On the right, i..

Magnificent terraced gardens and subtle water features characterise this palace of modest dimensions which is right in front of the Alhambra and was built in 1319. Don't miss the patio of the Acequia around which are arranged the buildings ; the ..

Early 16C Carthusian monastery, its church lavishly decorated with Baroque stucco (1662) and paintings. Of particular note are the Sagrario Chapel , decorated by Francisco Hurtado Izquierdo (18C) and the Sacristy (1727-1764), a masterpiece of Span..

Although its construction began in 1518 in the centre of the old Muslim Medina, the work lasted almost two centuries. The cathedral was used as a model for Renaissance churches in Spain and Latin America. Inside, note the rich decorated capilla mayo..

This street full of charm, where the River Darro flows, leaves Santa Ana square and ends at the paseo de los Tristes. As you go, you will leave the modern town and the landscape changes abruptly, you will think you have been transported into a villag..

These traditional 11C Arab baths are the best-preserved in Spain. They are located opposite the remains of the Bridge of Cadí (11C), of which only a part of the tower and the start of a horseshoe arch remain. Notice the vaults pierced with octagona..

This is the oldest part of the Alhambra, an austere fortress surrounded by walls and flanked by towers of which three look over the Citernes square. To the south of the Adarves gardens, you will find a marvellous view over the woods of Alhambra. Insi..

This foundation commemorates painter José María Rodríguez-Acosta (1886-1941) and archaeologist Manuel Gómez-Moreno (1870-1970). Inside, visitors can see works by the artist and his library; an annexe houses the Gómez-Moreno private collection (Flemis..

Built in the first half of the 18C, this was the one of main Baroque churches in Granada. The interior is organized around the design of a Latin cross and has lateral chapels, a raised dome above the crossing of the transept and a coro alto at th..

Its construction began in 1496 and two famous architects worked there, Jacobo Florentino until 1526, then Diego de Siloé. The superb plateresque facade of the church is impressive, but on entry, you will be struck by the richness of the apse which ..

Only Hispano-Moorish works of art are collected here (ceramics, sculpted wood articles, tiled panels and with alicatados , plasterwork, cloth, etc.) which show the prowess of the artists and the craftsmen of that period. Notice the Pila de Almanzor,..

This vast complex devoted to the world of science has been designed to help us better understand our world. It is made up of an interactive museum, a planetarium and an astronomical observatory. Not forgetting the glasshouse of tropical butterflies. ..

The university of the Koran was built in the 15C by Yusuf I and ceded by the Catholic Monarchs to the town council after the reconquest. Notice the facade (18C) belonging to the last phase of the Baroque Grenadine style as well as the decoration of t..

This church was built on the site of the old mosque of the town. The architect, Francisco Hurtado Izquierdo, participated in its construction in the 18C.

In the centre of this square stands the monument (1892) dedicated to the agreement of Santa Fe, a work by Mariano Benlliure, which depicts Christopher Columbus submitting his plans to the Queen. On the 17 April 1492, in the neighbouring village of Sa..