Monuments in Granada city, province of GRANADA, Spain.

Towns of the province of GRANADA: Albolote - Alfacar - Alhama de Granada - Almuñécar - Armilla - Atarfe - Benalúa - Bérchules (Alpujarra) - Bubión (Alpujarra) - Busquístar (Alpujarra) - Cádiar (Alpujarra) - Cájar - Calahonda - Calahorra (La) - Capileira (Alpujarra) - Carchuna - Castril - Cenes de la Vega - Colomera - Cortes de Baza - Cuevas del Campo - Dílar - Dúdar - Dúrcal - Fuensanta - Galera - Granada - Guadix - Güejar Sierra - Huéscar - Huétor Tájar - Huétor Vega - Illora - La Herradura (Almuñécar) - La Zubia - Lanjarón (Alpujarra) - Laroles - Loja - Mecina Bombarón (Alpujarra) - Mecina Fondales (Alpujarra) - Monachil - Montefrio - Motril - Ogíjares - Orgiva (Alpujarra) - Pampaneira (Alpujarra) - Peligros - Pitres (Alpujarra) - Purullena - Quéntar - Riofrío - Romilla - Salobreña - Santa Fe - Sierra Nevada - Yegen (Alpujarra) - Zagra -

  

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Monuments Granada (13)

   

Generalife

Paseo de las Adelfas s/n

18009 Granada

 

Tourist Information about Generalife Granada Derived from Yannat al-Arif, its name can mean the «garden of the Architect» as well as «noble garden».

Alhambra y Generalife (UNESCO)

Granada

 

Tourist Information about Alhambra y Generalife (UNESCO) Granada The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs of Granada (Al Andalus)in southern Spain, occupying a hilly terrace on the southeastern border of the city of Granada. It was declared as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1984.

Baños árabes (El Bañuelo)

Santa Ana 1

Granada

Tlf: 958 22.23.39

 

Tourist Information about Baños árabes (El Bañuelo) Granada 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.

Granada Cathedral

Gran Vía de Colón 5

18001 Granada

Tlf: 958 22.29.59

 

Tourist Information about Granada Cathedral Granada Its construction began in 1518 in the centre of the old Muslim Medina, the work lasted two centuries. Originally it was to be a Gothic cathedral but Diego Siloé, who was put in charge of the construction in 1528 until his death (1563), introduced the Rena

Alcaicería

Plaza Pasiegas

18001 Granada

 

Tourist Information about Alcaicería Granada Market of arab times, has been rebuilt and has been converted in a souvenirs market that remembers us to the Eastern zocos with its narrow side streets, their arcs and their decorations of Arab style.

Corral del Carbón

Mariana Pineda

18009 Granada

Tlf: 958 22.59.90

 

Tourist Information about Corral del Carbón Granada This is an old 14C hall of Arab construction. Notice the harmonious facade with a horseshoe arch in a setting of an alfiz with twin bays flanked by two panels decorated with sebka, the vault of the porch decorated with stalactites and the sober interior p

Justice Gate

Plaza de los Aljibes

18009 Granada

 


Built by Yusuf I, it is set into a tower in the outside walls. The outside part is in the shape of a great horseshoe arch.

Elvira´s Gate

Granada

 


It is the main Gate of the city and the oldest one.

Monument to the Immaculate Conception

Plaza del Triunfo

18010 Granada

 


The 17C monument devoted to the Immaculate Conception is found in the charming gardens del Triunfo. At the top of the column, the statue of the Virgin crowned and arrayed with rays is the work of Alonso de Mena.

Casa del Chapiz

Cuesta del Chapiz 22

18010 Granada

Tlf: 958 22.22.90

 


This is the seat of the School of Arab studies. Two Arab houses (15C-16C.) with patios and galleries make up the buildings. From the gardens you will have an attractive view over the Alhambra.

Chancellery

Plaza Nueva

18009 Granada

Tlf: 958 22.23.38

 


Formerly the chancellery, today a courthouse, this 16C building remains faithful to its calling. In its diversity, some elements of its classical facade already foresee the Baroque style.

Madraza (Old town hall)

Oficios

18001 Granada

 


Yusuf I built la Madraza or university of the Koran, in the 15C. After the reconquest the Catholic Monarchs ceded it to the town council. The facade which belongs to the last phase of the Baroque Grenadine style, was created in the 18C.

Door of the wine

Plaza de los Aljibes

18009 Granada

 


Built by Mohammed V, the wine gate is only commemorative since it has no defensive role being on the inside of the walls. Notice the ceramic decoration in the horseshoe arch topped by an arched window.


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Squares Granada (3)

Churches and Convents Granada (6)

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