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Palace of Charles V
A Renaissance building raised within the Alhambra complex from 1527, after Charles V's stay in Granada as a newly married man in 1526. It was designed by Pedro Machuca and its plan is unusual: a square 63 metres on each side with a circular courtyard inscribed inside it, something rare in Renaissance architecture. The courtyard has two levels of columns, Doric below and Ionic above, with a classical entablature. The façades have stone portals made of Sierra Elvira stone. The palace was left unfinished for centuries and was not fully roofed until the 20th century. Today it houses two museums: the Museum of Fine Arts of Granada, installed since 1958, and the Museum of the Alhambra, since 1994. You can enter the palace without going through the Nasrid Palaces, which have a timed-entry ticket.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Palace of Charles V: 4 missions
- Tell the Doric columns from the IonicCompare the columns on the ground floor (Doric) with those on the upper floor (Ionic) and go up to the top gallery.
- Step inside the Museum of the AlhambraWalk through the museum's rooms, housed in the palace since 1994, and pick a piece that catches your eye.
- Walk the gallery of the circular courtyardEnter the courtyard and make a full circuit of the lower gallery, noticing how a circle is enclosed within a square building.
- Look at the Sierra Elvira stone portalStep out to the façade and examine one of the main portals, made of Sierra Elvira stone.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Palace of Charles V?
Visiting Palace of Charles V is free.
What are the opening hours of Palace of Charles V?
Del 15 de octubre al 31 de marzo, de 8:30 a 18:00; del 1 de abril al 14 de octubre, de 8:30 a 20:00. La venta de entradas cierra a la hora de cierre.
How much time do you need for Palace of Charles V?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Palace of Charles V?
Tell the Doric columns from the Ionic, Step inside the Museum of the Alhambra, Walk the gallery of the circular courtyard and Look at the Sierra Elvira stone portal.
What is there to see near Palace of Charles V?
Alcazaba of the Alhambra (37 m), Alhambra (79 m) and Paseo de los Tristes (219 m).