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Alhambra
Monumental complex on the Sabika hill, in Granada, built mostly in the 14th century under the Nasrid dynasty. It comprises the Nasrid Palaces, with the Court of the Lions and the Hall of the Two Sisters, the fortress of the Alcazaba, the gardens of the Generalife and the Renaissance palace of Charles V. It has been a World Heritage Site since 1984.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Alhambra: 3 missions
- Look at the Albaicín from a viewpointFrom a viewpoint in the Alhambra, look across the Darro valley for the Albaicín quarter, with its white houses on the hillside.
- Take in the Court of the LionsEnter the Nasrid Palaces and pause at the Court of the Lions. Notice the central fountain supported by twelve lions and the columns around the courtyard.
- Walk the circular courtyard of the Palace of Charles VEnter the Renaissance palace and walk through its circular courtyard ringed with columns. Compare its geometry with the nearby Nasrid courtyards.
Near Alhambra
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Alhambra?
From €14 per person. Check the day's price on the official website before you go.
How much time do you need for Alhambra?
Allow about 4 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Alhambra?
Look at the Albaicín from a viewpoint, Take in the Court of the Lions and Walk the circular courtyard of the Palace of Charles V.
What is there to see near Alhambra?
Alcazaba of the Alhambra (97 m), Paseo de los Tristes (167 m) and Archaeological and Ethnological Museum of Granada (193 m).