Top Historical Places in Granada
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Palacios Nazaries
(670 Votes)
The Palacios Nazaries is the crown jewel of Alhambra and offers a peek into the royal residential palace. The Moorish architecture with stunning Stuccowork, carved wooden celling and ‘muqarnas’ compliments the lavish furnishings. The ‘Patio del Cuarto Dorado’ was where the rulers addressed the audience while the Palacio de Comares was the residence of the Emirs. Other hi...Read more -
El Banuelo
(119 Votes)
The El Banuelo is one of the few places that remained protected from the Catholic Monarchs. The baths are located below a private house and was declared a National Monument in 1918. The Banuelo is the oldest Arab bath in the country and follows the typical pattern of a Roman Bath. Visit the place to see the Arab architecture and design of the place and end the visit by taking a walk around the ...Read more -
Palacio De La Madraza
(458 Votes)
A mosque school established by the Nasrid monarch Yusuf I in the mid 14th century, the Palacio de la Madraza is where may renowned teachers have taught and many students have grown to be popular icons. The university is believed to be constructed on the grounds of an older building dating back to the 11th century and many excavations here have added to the city’s archaeological findings. ...Read more -
Carmen De Los Martires
(102 Votes)
The Carmen de los Martires, located near the Alhambra forest, was originally a convent founded by Queen Isabel during the early 19th century. The convent was destroyed in 1842. Today, the place’s romantic hideaways, simple yet elegant buildings and surrounding greenery, make it a loved place for an afternoon stroll. The medicinal herbs grown here and the beautiful fountain in the East gar...Read more -
Palacio De Dar Al-Horra
(7 Votes)
The Dar al-Horra marks the beginning of the Muslim reign in Granada and the seat of the Ziri Kings. The royal palace consist of a courtyard, a swimming pool and a lookout point that offers a lovely view of the San Cristobal hill. The house was were the mother of Boabdil- Aixa, lived. Do observe the Arabic inscriptions that decorate the palace and end the trip by taking a walk around the beautif...Read more -
Museo Cuevas Del Sacromonte
(16 Votes)
The Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte is a collection of caves that offer breath-taking views of natural landscapes, monuments and the gorgeous valley of Valparaiso consisting of a wide collection of plants. The place has lavender, Rosemary, Fennel and Agave among other plants and consist of living quarters, stables, a kitchen and a pond. The whole place is more of a lessons in biodiversity and how t...Read more -
Iglesia De Santo Domingo
(3 Votes)
The Iglesia de Santo Domingo offers a melange of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture and was established as a part of Monastery of Santa Cruz la Real in the 16th century.The Doric columns and the paintings at the entrance of the church start the historic journey for visitors. The church has embellishments that pay tribute to Ferdinand and Isabella's victories and consist of gorgeous d&...Read more -
Real Chancilleria
(4 Votes)
Established in the 16th century, the Real Chancilleria or the Royal Chancery of Granada was used as a Royal court. Originally the place has Moorish roots but was transformed after the Catholic Kings took over the city.Today, it forms the premise for many businesses. The highlight of the place is its external architecture and alongwith the pebbled plaza in front of the building, the place offers...Read more -
The Fuente Del Triunfo Gardens
(9 Votes)
The Fuente del Triunfo Gardens date back to the 13th century and was original an Arab cemetery. Many buildings were built around during the 16th century. In the 19th century, Spanish Protestors were hanged here during the French rule and even today, the place is one of the most iconic places in Granada. Take a walk here to see the innumerable statues that will come your way, the historic buildi...Read more -
Casa Del Chapiz
Casa del Chapiz was built in the 16th century and was originally an Arab house. Today, it houses a research centre and a School of Arabic studies. The place’s architecture with Mudejar art, makes the building one of the finest example of Moorish art in the city and a walk here gets you familiar with its elegant design and timeless art that celebrate Granada’s history. The libr...Read more