Alhambra – Part I

The Alhambra complex includes the Nasrid Palaces, the 13th century Alcazaba, Partal, Generalife and the Palacio Carlos V.

It was built when the Nasrid dynasty ruled Granada using modest materials of tiles, plaster and timber but with superb workmanship.

Tickets can be bought online and preferably so as there is a limited number on sale per day.  Ticket cost euro14.30 and can be collected at any La Caixa terminal(there is one opposite the Catedral along Gran Via) once you arrived in Granada.  Entrance is only allowed at 8.15am which is just enough time for a walk to the Nasrid palaces which opens at 8.30am.

The Nasrid Palaces is a construction of three palaces built in different periods – Mexuar Palace, Comares Palace and Palace of the Lions.

Mexuar-Oratory

Little archway leading out to the patio of the Comares Palace

Facade of the Comares Palace

Patio de Arrayanes (Court of Myrtle) where the hedges are lined with myrtles and a pond which captures the reflection of the palaces beautifully.

Honeycomb dome of the Sala de dos Hermanas (Hall of the Two Sisters)

Intricate carvings on the walls in the Sala Dos Hermanas.

Looking out at the Patio de los Leones (Court of the Lions).

Patio de los Leones.

Slender marble columns at Patio of the Leones.

Exterior of Sala de Abencerrajes (Hall of the Abencerrages) which is currently closed for upgrading works.

Palacio del Partal, the Alhambra’s oldest palace.

Five-arched portico of the Partal.

Alcazaba is one of the oldest parts in the Alhambra and the military area of the complex.

Plaza de las Armas.

Torre de la Vela (The Watch-Tower)

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