The Top-10
Top 10 Historic Sites in Granada - 2023
Updated Oct 2023
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Alhambra
4.6/5724 ReviewsGranada933m from downtownHistoric Sites
"Beautiful, full of history. can spend hours here. recommend a guide for sure. visit the buildings and the gardens."Highlights: The Alhambra has stood in Granada since the Middle Ages and is a stunning masterpiece from any angle. The Alhambra is mainly composed of the Alcazaba Castle in the fortress part, the Nasiris Palace and the Generalife Palace as the summer palace. In addition, climb the observation tower at the west end, and you can overlook the whole city of Granada with the cathedral as the center. Nasrid Palace The main core of the Alhambra Palace is the Nasrid Palace where the palace is located. Whether it is a dome decorated with exquisite stalactites or the Koran carved on the wall in Arabic, it is better. It presents the prosperity of the former palace. Entering the palace, the first thing that catches your eye is the Maxuar. The four large pillars in the hall are decorated with stalactites. This was originally the trial hall for the trial of prisoners. From here, pass through the Cuarto Dorado, where the main gate of Torre de Comares is located, to arrive at the El Patio de Arrayanes, which is divided into two by a square pond surrounded by a grove of Eros trees. The green of the trees and the white marble buildings contrast. Opposite the atrium stands the Gemares Tower, which houses the Gremares Hall where foreign envoys are received. Continuing on the Lion Palace, you will come to the Palacio de Leones, which is part of the king's residence and the essence of the Alhambra. The Lion Palace was built in the 14th century, and the water-spraying clock in the center of the courtyard is decorated with 12 lion statues, from which the Lion Palace got its name. The Harem Palace, which surrounds the Palace of the Lions, has an elegant cloister with 125 marble columns decorated with arabesque carvings. The Saladedoshermanas in one corner of Harlem Palace is even more beautiful, with its honeycomb-like ceiling decorations. Of course, don't forget to take a look at Washington Irving's bedroom at the end, where the great writer wrote Memories of the Alhambra. Next to the Palace of Carlos V, there is a palace of Carlos V with a different architectural style. The palace was built after the Christian Restoration Movement. The whole palace is square and has an amazing circular double inside. The courtyard, supported by 32 columns. It houses green pots from the 14th to 15th centuries and religious paintings from the 16th to 18th centuries. Acazaba Castle To the west of the Serres Palace is the Acazaba Castle, which is the remains of an ancient fortress in the Alhambra Palace, which looks like a labyrinth from a distance. The underground part is a dungeon where prisoners are imprisoned, and the middle level is the knight's quarters and stables. Climbing to the observation tower at the west end, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful city of Granada and the Albayzin district with the cathedral as the center. From the Generalife Palace to the courtyard of the Generalife Palace, the whole courtyard is centered on the summer palace built in the 14th century. You can see roses, sage and jasmine flowers through the towering cypress tree avenues. A splendid garden. The unique pools in the courtyard are everywhere. In the midsummer, the sound of water rippling is heard, and the whole person also cools down. The Summer Palace is a small building consisting of two towers, small and chic. Climbing up the tower, you can see the white houses in the Albayzin district.Show Less - No.2
Albayzín
4.6/5124 ReviewsGranada1.2km from downtownHistoric Sites
"Spain is a country with a long history and was once a world power, so there are many cultural relics and monuments, which is very suitable for friends who like cultural tourism to play. If I have the opportunity, I will go there."Highlights: The Albayzin District is an older Islamic neighborhood in the old city of Granada. After the completion of the Alhambra Palace, it has become a residential area where many people live together. Due to geographical conditions and the constraints of Granada's architectural planning , so that the landscape of this neighborhood from the Middle Ages can be preserved. The Sacramento area, north of the Albayzin District, was once a settlement for the Gypsies, who settled their homes in "caverns" carved out of the hillside, and now these caves are used to hold flamenco dance parties .Show Less - No.3
Nasrid Palaces
4.6/549 ReviewsGranada787m from downtownHistoric Sites
"Built in the 13th century, the Nasserius Palace has been renovated and expanded by King Sultan of all ages, and the sun is perfect, reaching the peak of Islamic architectural art. Several different courtyards represented by the atrium of myrtle and lion atrium are hidden in the towering city walls, between green trees and flowers, carefully and cleverly laid out, exquisite architecture, fine and complicated carvings...mysterious dream, easy to move, luxury and wealth are all in it."Highlights: Entering the Nasrid Palaces, you will feel as if you have entered an Islamic world. Those incomprehensible Arabic, intricate skylights, exquisite honeycomb ceilings, fragrant cedars, intoxicating pools, 'everything evokes pleasant fantasies. The dazzling beauty is scattered around you, which is very comfortable.Show Less - No.4
Mirador San Nicolas
4.5/547 ReviewsGranada669m from downtownHistoric Sites
"San Nicolas Square (Plaza de San Nicolas) is a lively place any time of day, with craftsmen, flamenco dancers, and street musicians setting up along the paving stones to entertain visitors. At dusk, crowds of locals and tourists turn out to watch the sunset over the palace grounds before adjourning to restaurants and tea shops on nearby Elvira Street. "Highlights: From this watchtower you can admire the unparalleled sophistication of the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada. The sunset view in the evening is breathtaking.Show Less - No.5
Palacio de los Leones
4.7/559 ReviewsGranada825m from downtownHistoric Sites"The Naserius Palace in the Alhambra is mainly composed of four atriums (yards) and surrounding buildings; the lion atrium, with its simple Lion Fountain and exquisite arched corridor, becomes the highlight of the Alhambra Palace. The Lion atrium, built in the 14th century, covers an area of more than 710 square meters, is the main component of the King Sultan's residence. 12 stone lions are the fountains on the base and stand in the center of the courtyard (the lion atrium is named after it); surrounded by 124 palm-tree marble columns surrounded by rectangular arched corridors; The water of the fountain flows through the four channels that intersect across the ridge, and the ding ding ding flows to the corridor... Walking the corridor, the cute lions are in a state of snorting, the various stone carvings are exquisite and complicated, the structure is elegant and elegant... Easy to move, the scenery is charming."Highlights: The Palace of Carlos V is located in the Alhambra. It was built in 1527 by Toledo architect Pedro Machuca. It is a magnificent Renaissance palace with a square overall shape. , but contains a stunning circular double courtyard supported by 32 columns. The palace can be viewed from different angles. At present, the second floor of the Palace of Carlos V is open to the public as an art gallery, which houses the works of well-known Spanish artists.Show Less - No.6
Generalife
4.6/565 ReviewsGranada1.2km from downtownHistoric Sites
"The Alhambra scenic area is divided into four large blocks, one of which is the Nilo Rifi Garden, commonly known as the "summer palace". It was built in the 13th century and was renovated by King Abu I Walid Ismail. It is designed to trim various geometric patterns of flowers and trees, layered around two courtyards, between the courtyards by canals. The canal is in Arabic rectangular shape, with a row of water spouts on each side. When the floodgates are opened, the water columns form an arch. The water beads are shining in the sun and are laid out in a cool place. This can understand why successive kings liked to spend the summer here."Highlights: Generalife is the summer residence of King Nassar, and it only takes 10 minutes to walk to the Alhambra. Generalife means "paradise that sees everything" and was built in the 14th century. The gardens surround the Summer Palace in layers, with scattered heights and fountains and pools interspersed with them. Even if you come here in the hot summer, the summer will be exhausted. The Summer Palace is just a small building consisting of two towers, small and chic. Climbing up the tower, you can see the white houses in the Albayzin district.Show Less - No.7
Monasterio de la Cartuja
4.5/531 ReviewsGranada1.7km from downtownHistoric Sites
"This Moorish building, located in the small southern Spanish town of Granada for more than 800 years, has undergone several generations of kings to form the current scale. Overlooking the entire city and the snowy mountains of Acazaba Fort, the geometric beauty is reflected in the ultimate Nasred Palace, the Generalife summer palace with a maze of water views, different styles, the same beauty, let me day like a dream."Highlights: About two kilometers from downtown Granada, the Cartuja Monastery broke ground in the 16th century with the donation of Marshal Córdoba, and was not completed until the early 18th century. Inside the monastery's modest façades, the churiguera-style decorations can be found everywhere. The ornate and complex decoration of the monastery is also a major feature. Under the Spanish Baroque Churigra style, the atrium structure with beautiful cloisters is reminiscent of the imagination, white plaster carvings, curved golden stone pillars and vortexes in the chapel. Shaped and leaf-shaped wall decorations always give visitors a strange feeling of being in an exotic place.Show Less - No.8
Iglesia del Salvador
4.1/510 ReviewsGranada828m from downtownHistoric Sites
"It is a 17th century church, came to Spain, the church is a must-see, accidentally saw this church, the building is old and heavy, the interior is gorgeous, very beautiful, and other churches have in common, it is worth seeing."Highlights: This is a 16th century church that sits on the site of the main mosque of Albayzin.Show Less - No.9
El Banuelo
5.0/57 ReviewsGranada515m from downtownHistoric Sites
"The sun from the Banujero Arabian Bath shines through the star-shaped hole in the vault and feels very good. The Arabian Bath with a millennium history is very good." - No.10
Palace of Charles V
5.0/52 ReviewsGranada764m from downtownHistoric Sites"The Palace of Carlos V, of all the buildings of the Alhambra, is a strange, unique style and unique name. In 1526, King Carlos I of Spain and his newlyweds went to the Alhambra for their honeymoon, and were impressed by the beauty of the palace, envied and jealous, and ordered the construction of a palace of his own. Michelangelo's student-architect Pedro Mashuka presided over the design and construction. After 30 years (1527-1557), after the palace was first scaled, Carlos I found that he could not surpass the exquisite Islamic carvings and the ingenious interior layout of the Moors around him, so he abandoned it. In the end, it was impossible. Although the king did not look down, it was a classic Spanish Renaissance building overlooking the sky, and the magnificent and magnificent atmosphere was shocking. The exterior - a large square shape of 17 meters high and 63 meters long, became the largest single building in the Alhambra area; The stone exterior wall, the rigid square stone, the open bronze ring, the exquisite carving complement each other, showing the style of the Wang family. The inner circle - the open-air circular courtyard of 30 meters in diameter is located in the middle, spacious and transparent; The 32 stone pillars around support the 2-story 12-meter-wide round colonnade, elegant and luxurious... Carlos V Palace, many Chinese tourists hope Wenshengyi, thinking that it is the palace built by King Carlos V of Spain for himself, in fact, not. King Carlos I of Spain, or Charles V of the Roman Empire; the name of Carlos V's palace, adopted the name of the Spanish king + the number of the Roman Empire; the palace was built for himself by King Carlos I and never occupied." - No.11
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Puerta de la Justicia
4.0/52 ReviewsGranada746m from downtownHistoric Sites
"It is the main gate of the Palace. A large hand is carved above the first arch, symbolizing that it will block all bad luck; a key is carved above the second arch, symbolizing power. The door, door and the wall behind the entrance are very distinctive." - No.16
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