Visiting the Alhambra and Generalife in Granada
Granada's great Nasrid palace complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tickets: General €22.27 and Gardens+Generalife+Alcazaba €12.37.
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Essential monuments of Granada
The Alhambra and the Generalife preside over the city from the Sabika hill, while the Cathedral and the Royal Chapel mark the centre built after 1492. Here's what matters about each one: what it is, what you can see, and why it's worth visiting before you book.
The Royal Chapel of Granada and the burial place of the Catholic Monarchs
Royal Chapel of Granada, the last great work of Isabelline Gothic in Spain. Built 1505-1517.
Granada Cathedral, Spain's first Renaissance cathedral
Granada Cathedral, Spain's first Renaissance cathedral. Work began in 1523 and stretched on for almost 200 years. Tickets €7.
Monastery of San Jerónimo in Granada
One of the key works of the Granada Renaissance, born after the 1492 conquest and tied to the memory of the Catholic Monarchs.
Charterhouse of Granada (Monasterio de la Cartuja)
The Charterhouse of Granada is a gem of cloistered Baroque with a spectacular sacristy and a history of more than 200 years of construction.
El Bañuelo, the Arab baths of Granada
El Bañuelo, on Carrera del Darro, is the best-preserved Arab bathhouse in all of Spain. History, what to see, opening hours and ticket prices.
The Alcazaba of the Alhambra
The Alcazaba is the military and oldest part of the Alhambra. History, towers to see, opening hours, ticket prices and how to get there.
The Generalife
The Generalife was the summer palace of the Nasrid sultans. History, courtyards and gardens to see, opening hours, tickets and how to get there.
Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra
The Nasrid Palaces are the heart of the Alhambra. History, halls and courtyards to see, time slots, tickets and how to get there.
How to visit the Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces
Plan your visit to the Alhambra in Granada: general ticket prices, updated opening hours, ticket types and the option of a full guided visit.
Tips for visiting the Alhambra of Granada
Tips for visiting the Alhambra: booking tickets with the Nasrid Palaces, choosing time and season, how long to allow and what to bring.
Tickets for the Alhambra of Granada
Alhambra tickets: types, prices, how to buy them, who gets in free and what to do if they are sold out on the official website.
Which guided visit to choose at the Alhambra: audio guide, group or private tour
Not sure which guided visit to choose at the Alhambra in Granada? We compare the audio guide, groups and private tour: length, prices and advantages.
La Madraza, Granada's former university
La Madraza in Granada, founded by Sultan Yusuf I in the 14th century, was the city's Islamic university. What to see, opening hours and how to visit.
Dar al-Horra Palace
The Palacio de Dar al-Horra, in the Albaicín, was the residence of Aixa, mother of Boabdil. It's the only Nasrid palace preserved outside the Alhambra.