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Al-Andalus & Europe
The Alhambra
Granada, Spain
The last and most beautiful palace of Muslim al-Andalus: stucco-carved halls, the Comares palace, the Hall of the Ambassadors and the Generalife gardens — the very model of refined palace architecture.
Story & history
The Nasrids built it above the al-Sabika hill as palace, fortress and garden at once; Washington Irving's book made it world-famous, and the Lion Court and inscribed halls are its most glorious remains.
Getting there
Pin the site on the map or head straight there with your maps app; opening hours and access vary by season.
Quick facts
- The last Andalusi palace
- Kufic chains in carved stucco
- Spain's earliest UNESCO listings
Visiting tip
Advance booking is mandatory; tour the gardens in the morning and palace in the afternoon.