Alcazaba, Granada

Name: Alcazaba
Address: Calle Real de la Alhambra, Granada, 18009, Spain
Telephone: +34 958 02 79 00

#36 among attractions in Granada

Forts and castles, Architecture, Historical place

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Alcazaba (address: Calle Real de la Alhambra) is a place located in Granada (Andalusia autonomous community) and belongs to the category of forts and castles, architecture, historical place.

It is situated at an altitude of 2490 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°10'38"N latitude and 3°35'30"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Alcazaba is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Carrera del Darro 33 - Bañuelo (bus, 3 min walk), Recogidas (tram, 24 min walk), Granada (train, 29 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Torre de la Vela (museum, 1 min walk), The Museum Of Fine Arts (museum, 3 min walk), Gate of the Pomegranates (historical place, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°10'38"N, 3°35'30"W

Address

Calle Real de la AlhambraCentro de Granada (Realejo - San Matias)Granada 18009 Spain

Contact

+34 958 02 79 00

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Alcazaba – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Generalife, Alhambra, Partal Palace, Palace of Charles V.

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, Palace
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Fortified hilltop Moorish complex
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Partal Palace, Granada
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Palace of Charles V, Granada
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Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo, Granada
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~550 ftN
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Castril Palace, Granada
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~1970 ftSW
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Corral del Carbón, Granada
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~780 ftNW
Museum
Palace of the Forgotten, Granada
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~1920 ftW
Cultural center in a circa-1300s space
Madrasa of Granada, Granada
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alcazaba?

Nearby attractions include Torre de la Vela, Granada (1 min walk), The Museum Of Fine Arts, Granada (3 min walk), Gate of the Pomegranates, Granada (3 min walk), Castril Palace, Granada (3 min walk).

How to get to Alcazaba by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alcazaba:

Bus

Carrera del Darro 33 - Bañuelo • Lines: C31, C32, C34 (3 min walk)
Cuesta Gomérez • Lines: Granada City Tour - Ruta Diurna (3 min walk)

Tram

Recogidas • Lines: L1 (24 min walk)
Universidad • Lines: L1 (25 min walk)

Train

Granada (29 min walk)