{"id":17997,"date":"2018-01-11T15:25:44","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T15:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourgranadafoodtours.com\/?p=6669"},"modified":"2023-04-28T17:00:25","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T17:00:25","slug":"visiting-the-alhambra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/visiting-the-alhambra\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting the Alhambra: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain, the Alhambra is truly the jewel in the crown of Granada&#8217;s Moorish past.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>From intricate Arabic carvings to bright, colorful tiles to stunning views of the <a href=\"https:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2017\/06\/01\/top-places-eat-albayzin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Albayz\u00edn<\/a>, the Alhambra constantly leaves visitors in awe. It&#8217;s no wonder why this stunning palace enchants more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/spain\/granada\/attractions\/alhambra\/a\/poi-sig\/430192\/360733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">6,000 visitors per day<\/a>. Visiting the Alhambra is an absolute must for anyone spending time in Granada, but a successful visit requires some prior planning. Here are our tips to make your trip to the Alhambra an undisputed highlight of your time in Spain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_30583\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-30583\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dimitry-b-uDl5opHop7E-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dimitry-b-uDl5opHop7E-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dimitry-b-uDl5opHop7E-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dimitry-b-uDl5opHop7E-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dimitry-b-uDl5opHop7E-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dimitry-b-uDl5opHop7E-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dimitry-b-uDl5opHop7E-unsplash-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dimitry-b-uDl5opHop7E-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@dimitry_b\">Dimitry B<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">What's Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6768ae2b82341\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6768ae2b82341\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/visiting-the-alhambra\/#Before_You_Go\" title=\"Before You Go\">Before You Go<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/visiting-the-alhambra\/#Getting_There_From_the_City_Center\" title=\"Getting There From the City Center\">Getting There From the City Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/visiting-the-alhambra\/#Nasrid_Palaces\" title=\"Nasrid Palaces\">Nasrid Palaces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/visiting-the-alhambra\/#Alcazaba\" title=\"Alcazaba\">Alcazaba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/visiting-the-alhambra\/#Generalife\" title=\"Generalife\">Generalife<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/visiting-the-alhambra\/#Palace_of_Carlos_V\" title=\"Palace of Carlos V\">Palace of Carlos V<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_You_Go\"><\/span>Before You Go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As we mentioned before, the Alhambra draws thousands of visitors from all over the world every day. This means that tickets sell out weeks\u2014and during high season, sometimes months\u2014in advance. We strongly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/where-to-buy-alhambra-tickets\/\">buying your ticket<\/a> as soon as possible to avoid arriving and facing the disappointment that it has been completely sold out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Alhambra website now offers the possibility to <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.alhambra-patronato.es\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">buy tickets online<\/a>. If you&#8217;ll be spending quite a bit of time in Granada, you can also buy them in person at the ticket office for a future date. General admission to the Alhambra will set you back 14 euros and will get you into each of the site&#8217;s main areas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-6678\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_30584\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 2570px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-30584 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/alex-quezada-wP1P_n-3kFc-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A overview shot of the city of Albacin, Granada\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/alex-quezada-wP1P_n-3kFc-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/alex-quezada-wP1P_n-3kFc-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/alex-quezada-wP1P_n-3kFc-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/alex-quezada-wP1P_n-3kFc-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/alex-quezada-wP1P_n-3kFc-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/alex-quezada-wP1P_n-3kFc-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/alex-quezada-wP1P_n-3kFc-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Don&#8217;t miss this iconic view of the Albayz\u00edn! Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@alex_quezada\">Alex Quezada<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Most people visiting the Alhambra come to see the Nasrid Palaces (more on that later!), the most famous part of the monument. When buying your tickets, you&#8217;ll be asked to select a specific time for entrance to the palaces. These entrance times are strictly observed, so be sure to select a time you&#8217;re sure you&#8217;ll be able to visit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Due to the enormous size of the complex, we recommend setting aside at least a full day of your trip to truly enjoy visiting the Alhambra.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_There_From_the_City_Center\"><\/span>Getting There From the City Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Get your exercise before visiting the Alhambra! You can easily walk there from the city center in less than half an hour. The route takes you up a steep hill along the street Cuesta de Gom\u00e9rez, but the path is covered by beautiful trees that provide some much-needed shade, especially in the scorching summer months.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Not into the idea of even more walking? The bus line C30 &amp; C32 will drop you right in front of the Generalife ticket office. Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportesrober.com\/transporte\/linhor.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">schedule<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportesrober.com\/transporte\/planos.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">map<\/a> to find out when and where you&#8217;ll need to catch the bus.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you have access to a car, keep in mind that private transportation is not allowed direct access to the Alhambra grounds. Parking areas are not too far from the ticket office. You can also take a taxi from anywhere in the city directly to the Alhambra.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-6673\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_30585\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-30585\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dan-san-5-YmOvST93E-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Intricate stonework on the arches in La Alhambra \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dan-san-5-YmOvST93E-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dan-san-5-YmOvST93E-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dan-san-5-YmOvST93E-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dan-san-5-YmOvST93E-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dan-san-5-YmOvST93E-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dan-san-5-YmOvST93E-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dan-san-5-YmOvST93E-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">The attention to detail inside the Alhambra is stunning. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@danix64\">Dan San<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nasrid_Palaces\"><\/span>Nasrid Palaces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Arguably the most well-known part of the Alhambra, the Nasrid Palaces were the official residence of the Moorish kings of Granada. This section alone includes several different components. The different sultans who occupied the Alhambra during Granada&#8217;s Moorish period continued adding various royal houses onto the palaces, completing them into the iconic structure we know today.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As mentioned above, entrance times to the palaces are strictly controlled. Plan to arrive at the entrance at least half an hour before the time printed on your ticket, as long lines are common. While you wait, you&#8217;ll be able to enjoy spectacular views of the Albayz\u00edn.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once inside, the palaces are truly a sight to behold. The amazing detail in the carving and beautifully laid colorful tiles will take your breath away. Possibly the most iconic room is the Patio de los Leones (Patio of the Lions), once a private courtyard that still preserves its stunning Moorish beauty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-6674\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_30586\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 2570px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30586\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/victoriano-izquierdo-HoevDVvxInw-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"One of the arched doorways looking out into the horizon in La Alhambra\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/victoriano-izquierdo-HoevDVvxInw-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/victoriano-izquierdo-HoevDVvxInw-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/victoriano-izquierdo-HoevDVvxInw-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/victoriano-izquierdo-HoevDVvxInw-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/victoriano-izquierdo-HoevDVvxInw-unsplash-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/victoriano-izquierdo-HoevDVvxInw-unsplash-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/victoriano-izquierdo-HoevDVvxInw-unsplash-1-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">The views from inside the palace look like a postcard! Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@victoriano\">Victoriano Izquierdo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alcazaba\"><\/span>Alcazaba<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The oldest part of the Alhambra is the Alcazaba military fortress. Its privileged position high on a hill overlooking the city made it ideal for surveillance. Some historians believe that parts of the structure already existed before the Moors arrived to the city. The first rulers used it as living quarters during the construction of the Nasrid palaces, after which point it turned into a fortress.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Walk up to the top of the ancient watchtower (<em>Torre de la Vela<\/em>) for unbeatable views of Granada and the Sierra Nevada mountains beyond. Beneath the towers, in the old Plaza de Armas, you&#8217;ll see the ruins of the foundations of old Moorish houses and even a dungeon!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-6675\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_30588\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 2570px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-30588 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marco-montero-pisani-eZBmCd94cmE-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Gardens in La Alhambra\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marco-montero-pisani-eZBmCd94cmE-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marco-montero-pisani-eZBmCd94cmE-unsplash-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marco-montero-pisani-eZBmCd94cmE-unsplash-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marco-montero-pisani-eZBmCd94cmE-unsplash-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marco-montero-pisani-eZBmCd94cmE-unsplash-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marco-montero-pisani-eZBmCd94cmE-unsplash-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marco-montero-pisani-eZBmCd94cmE-unsplash-1-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Walk through history in the ruins of the Alcazaba. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@marcomonteropisani\">Marco Montero Pisani<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Generalife\"><\/span>Generalife<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The peaceful Generalife gardens provide a stark yet pleasant contrast to the busy palaces and fortress. While still popular among visitors, it&#8217;s hard not to feel a sense of inner peace and tranquility while walking through this beautiful green space.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you visit in the spring or summer, you&#8217;ll have the pleasure of seeing the colorful gardens in full bloom. Even if you&#8217;re visiting the Alhambra later in the year, the space is still undeniably beautiful. The incredible buildings were once a summer estate for the Moorish rulers. They surround peaceful pools and fountains, and the views of the main part of the Alhambra are picture-perfect.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-6676\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_30590\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1930px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30590\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fran-fernandez-OKtfViP5FEE-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The beautiful Generalife Gradens in La Alhambra\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fran-fernandez-OKtfViP5FEE-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fran-fernandez-OKtfViP5FEE-unsplash-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fran-fernandez-OKtfViP5FEE-unsplash-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fran-fernandez-OKtfViP5FEE-unsplash-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fran-fernandez-OKtfViP5FEE-unsplash-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">The Generalife gardens are beautiful and calm. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@francintosh\">Fran Fern\u00e1ndez<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palace_of_Carlos_V\"><\/span>Palace of Carlos V<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Much newer than the rest of the complex, the more modern, Renaissance style of the Palace of Carlos V stands out among the Moorish architecture. The stately building encompasses a circular courtyard with majestic pillars supporting two grandiose stories. The unique design symbolizes the union of heaven and earth, an important theme to Renaissance architects.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once inside (entry is free!), don&#8217;t miss the two small yet spectacular <a href=\"https:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2017\/10\/24\/museums-in-granada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">museums<\/a>. On the ground floor, you&#8217;ll find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alhambra.org\/en\/museum-alhambra.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Alhambra Museum<\/a>, full of fascinating Moorish artifacts. Head up to the second level to enjoy the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lovegranada.com\/museums\/fine-arts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Fine Arts Museum<\/a>, which houses a collection of 15th through 20th century masterpieces.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-6677\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_30591\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 2570px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-30591 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-fernandez-salas-UOjW7BtD73c-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Palace of Carlos V courtyard in shade\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-fernandez-salas-UOjW7BtD73c-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-fernandez-salas-UOjW7BtD73c-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-fernandez-salas-UOjW7BtD73c-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-fernandez-salas-UOjW7BtD73c-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-fernandez-salas-UOjW7BtD73c-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-fernandez-salas-UOjW7BtD73c-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-fernandez-salas-UOjW7BtD73c-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">The Palace of Carlos V is unique in that it stands out among the Moorish architecture. 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