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Elvira Gate
CultureVisit: ~15 min
One of the main gates of Granada's medieval wall, of origin earlier than the Nasrid period and reworked in the following centuries. Its large outer horseshoe arch still stands today. It is at the northern end of Calle Elvira, next to the Albaicín district, and is crossed on foot when climbing up to the old town.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Elvira Gate: 2 missions
- Photograph the gate from Calle ElviraWalk a few metres down Calle Elvira and frame the gate with its city wall.
- Walk under the arch of the Puerta de ElviraWalk under the great horseshoe arch and notice the thickness of the wall.
Near Elvira Gate
Ilíberis240 m awayPalace of Dar al-Horra293 m awayRoyal Hospital316 m awayBasilica of San Juan de Dios392 m awayRoyal Monastery of San Jerónimo503 m awayCalle Calderería Nueva (tea houses)532 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Elvira Gate?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Elvira Gate?
Photograph the gate from Calle Elvira and Walk under the arch of the Puerta de Elvira.
What is there to see near Elvira Gate?
Ilíberis (240 m), Palace of Dar al-Horra (293 m) and Royal Hospital (316 m).
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