Granada: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
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- Museum
- Historical place
- Area
- History museum
- Architecture
- Specialty museum
- Palace
- Sacred and religious sites
- Forts and castles
Royal Chapel
Ornate burial site of Catholic kings The Royal Chapel of Granada, situated in the heart of the Andalusian city, stands as an exquisite testament to Spanish Gothic architecture and a sacred site holding significant historical importance. Constructed between 1505 and 1517, the chapel serves as the final...
El Bañuelo
Nestled in the heart of Granada, Spain, El Bañuelo stands as a testament to the city's rich Moorish history. This well-preserved Hammam, or Arab bathhouse, dates back to the 11th century and is one of the oldest surviving examples of its kind in Spain.
Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo
The Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo is an often-overlooked gem nestled in the historical city of Granada, Spain. This serene site, which now functions as a museum, offers a glimpse into the city's rich Moorish past. The Cuarto Real, meaning 'Royal Room', is part of a...
Castril Palace
The Castril Palace, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Granada, Spain, offers a glimpse into the city's storied past. This historic palace, located within walking distance of the famous Alhambra, serves as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Granada.
Granada Charterhouse
1500s structure with flamboyant details Granada Charterhouse is a Carthusian monastery in Granada, Spain. It is one of the finest examples of Spanish Baroque architecture. The charterhouse was founded in 1506; construction started ten years later, and continued for the following 300 years.
Madrasa of Granada
Cultural center in a circa-1300s space The Madrasa of Granada was a madrasa in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It was founded in 1349 by the Nasrid monarch Yusuf I, Sultan of Granada.
Gate of the Pomegranates
The Gate of the Pomegranates is an historical access point of a pathway that leads through the Forest of the Alhambra to the Nasrid palace that is the Alhambra, located in the city of Granada, Spain. The path starts in the city centre, Plaza Nueva, and continues up the Cuesta de Gomérez, before reaching the monument.
Dar al-Horra
Dar al-Horra is a former 15th-century Nasrid palace located in the Albaicín quarter of Granada, Spain. Since the early 16th century it was used as part of the Monastery of Santa Isabel la Real. It is now a historic monument.
Puerta de Elvira
Landmark former gateway to the city The Gate of Elvira is an arch located in Granada, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1896.
Court of the Lions
Moorish palace courtyard within Alhambra The Court of the Lions or Palace of the Lions is a palace in the heart of the Alhambra, a historic citadel formed by a complex of palaces, gardens and forts in Granada, Spain.
Auditorio Manuel de Falla
The Auditorio Manuel de Falla in Granada is the home of the Orquesta Ciudad de Granada, and the Manuel de Falla Archive.
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