Maracena, Granada

#40 among attractions in Granada

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Maracena is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the city has a population of 18819 inhabitants. It is located in the central part of the Vega de Granada, being one of the fifty-two entities that make up the metropolitan area of Granada.It borders the municipalities of Peligros, Pulianas, Granada, Atarfe and Albolote. Other nearby towns are Pulianillas and Monteluz. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.93 mi²Coordinates: 37°12'25"N, 3°38'12"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Granada, Royal Chapel, Albaicín, Monasterio de San Jerónimo.

3 miSE
Ornate cathedral with an elegant dome
Cathedral of Granada, Granada
76 min walk • The Cathedral of Granada, a majestic testament to Spanish Renaissance architecture, stands proudly in the heart of Granada, Spain. This grand church, officially known as the Cathedral of the Incarnation, is not only a place of worship but also an emblem of the city’s...
3 miSE
Ornate burial site of Catholic kings
Royal Chapel, Granada
76 min walk • 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...
2.8 miSE
, Street
Albaicín, Granada
72 min walk • Perched on a hill overlooking the city of Granada, the Albaicín is a historic district renowned for its narrow winding streets, whitewashed houses, and the remnants of its Moorish past. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984, this ancient Moorish quarter tells the...
2.6 miSE
Ornate 1500s monastery and cloisters
Monasterio de San Jerónimo, Granada
67 min walk • The Royal Monastery of St. Jerome is a Roman Catholic Hieronymite monastery in Granada, Spain. Architecturally, it is in the Renaissance style. The church, famous for its architecture, was the first in the world consecrated to the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
2.3 miSE
1500s structure with flamboyant details
Granada Charterhouse, Granada
59 min walk • 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.
2.9 miSE
Tranquil park with a museum and playground
Park Federico García Lorca, Granada
75 min walk • The Park Federico García Lorca is a park situated in Arabial St. Granada, Spain. It is named after the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. It is designed with many sunny alleys and palm trees.
2.8 miSE
Palace, Historical place
Dar al-Horra, Granada
72 min walk • 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.
2.7 miSE
Landmark former gateway to the city
Puerta de Elvira, Granada
69 min walk • The Gate of Elvira is an arch located in Granada, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1896.
2.9 miSE
37°10'14"N • 3°36'34"W
Federico García Lorca Museum, Granada
75 min walk • Museum, History museum, Art museum
3 miSE
37°10'33"N • 3°35'55"W
Centro José Guerrero, Granada
77 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
3 miSE
Square, Cafe
Plaza de Bib-Rambla, Granada
77 min walk • Bib-Rambla Square, or Bibarrambla Square, is a public space located in the Spanish city of Granada, in Andalusia.