Top Granada Attractions
Granada city is a capital of the province of Granada, in Andalusia, Spain. It is located
at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of three rivers, at an elevation of 738
metres above sea level.
The Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, is in Granada. It is the most renowned building of
the Andalusian Islamic historical legacy with its many cultural attractions that make Granada a very
popular touristic destination. The Almohad influence on architecture is preserved in the district of The
Albaicín.
Granada is also well-known within Spain due to the prestigious University of Granada.
The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex. It was constructed during the mid 14th century
by the Moorish rulers of the Emirate of Granada in al-Andalus, occupying the top of the hill
of the Assabica on the southeastern of the city.
The Alhambra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
http://www.alhambra-patronato.es/
Phone:(+34) 902 44 12 21
Located in the Carlos V Palace, the Alhambra Museum features outstanding exhibits on the Hispanic-Moorish civilisation and on art under the Nasrid and the Caliphs dynasty.
Location: Carlos V Palace, The Alhambra, s/nhttp://www.alhambra-patronato.es
Phone:(+34) 958 02 79 00
The construction of this cathedral had to await the acquisition of the Nasrid kingdom of Granada (1492).
While its very early plans had Gothic designs, such as are evident in the Royal Chapel,
the construction of the church in the main occurred at a time when Spanish Renaissance.
informacion@granadatur.com
http://www.granadatur.com
Phone:(+34) 958 22 29 59
La Cartuja Monastery (or Charterhouse) is one of the finest examples of Spanish Baroque architecture.
The construction started in 1516, and continued for the following 300 years. While the exterior is a
tame ember in comparison, the interior of the monastery's is a flamboyant explosion of ornamentation.
informacion@granadatur.com
http://www.granadatur.com
Phone:(+34) 958 16 19 32
The Palacio de Generalife was the summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid Emirs of
the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus.
The palace and gardens were built during the reign of Muhammad III (1302–1309).
http://www.alhambra-patronato.es
Phone:(+34) 902 44 12 21
The Royal Chapel of Granada is a mausoleum. It is united and connected with other important buildings
as the Lonja and the Catedral. It was built over the former solar of the Great Mosque.
The mausoleum houses the remains of the Catholic Monarchs.
http://www.capillarealgranada.com/
Phone:(+34) 958 22 78 48
This house belonged to the Granada Venegas family. Their arms appear on the façade and inside the
building, as does their motto: "The heart rules". Its outward appearance is of a fortress.
The most beautiful room of the house is the Golden Stable, with busts of Spanish kings. We should
highlight the polychrome decoration of its ceiling. The Museum Archives is dedicated to the Popular
Art: pictures, furniture, engravings, drawings, lithograph and a collection of photographs of the
city and its monuments.
museocasadelostiros.ccul@juntadeandalucia.es
http://www.turgranada.es/
Phone:(+34) 958 57 54 66
The Science Park is an interactive museum where visitors are invited to take part actively in order
to understand the phenomena that surround us.
The museum is divided into five areas. Universe, Biosphere, Eureka, Perception and Explore. Different
activities allow you to see physical phenomena for yourself, such as momentum, gravity or the
Archimedes principle. You can also play with light and sound, and discover elements such as the
movement of the Earth and the greenhouse effect.
cpciencias@parqueciencias.com
http://www.parqueciencias.com/
Phone:(+34) 958 13 19 00
El Albayzín is a district of present day Granada, that retains the narrow winding streets of its Medieval Moorish past. It was declared a world heritage site in 1984, along with the Alhambra.
Location: Albayzín Districtinformacion@granadatur.com
http://www.granadatur.com
Phone:(+34) 958 16 19 32