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It was the first Islamic university, becoming one of the most important in the Islamic world. It constituted an academic centre that attracted philosophers and learned men of that time from most the countries. It was founded by Yusuf I.
When in the XVIII Century a Baroque palace was built on its place, the architects kept the old oratory or mirhab.
It is organized around the nave or central courtyard. The oratory has a square floor and four scallops make that heights have an octagonal shape and over them, there is a beautiful and worked Mocarab cornice.
Nowadays, it belongs to the University of Granada, Moreover, here we can find that some rooms belong to the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de Granada Nuestra Señora de las Angustias. The Sala de los Caballeros Veinticuatro is the place where the seminars and conferences are celebrated, also existing a room for exhibitions.
Built: XIV Century (1349)
Author: Yusuf I
Style: Baroque, Nasrid
Category: Civil
Type: Palace
Would you like to know truly Granada?
In this walking tour: Albayzin and Sacromonte we will take a walk through the Granada's Historical districts. We will discover the Granada's history and the artistic details of its buildings.
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Address
Oficios, 14. 18000 GranadaOpening times
Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Tickets and prices
Free entry.
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Would you like to know truly Granada?
In this walking tour: Albayzin and Sacromonte we will take a walk through the Granada's Historical districts. We will discover the Granada's history and the artistic details of its buildings.
Don't join us?
Discover a different way of seeing the Alhambra.
A guided tour of the environment that surrounds it. We will go on a nocturnal route around every corner, to discover the stories and legends that are kept there.
An unforgettable night walk!
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A perfect free tour to understand how changed Granada at the end of 15th Century after Catholic Kings conquest is walking through the historical neighbourhoods. A tour guide will carry to you to stroll the labyrinth and stoned streets of the Albaicin and the picturesque gypsy Sacromonte. Both neighbourhoods are declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
You'll fall in love of Granada and its leyends from the best Alhambra viewpoints.
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Tired of traveling with your luggage? Don't worry, here you can book your storage service in the heart of Granada. You'll leave your backpack or suitcase in a safe place, with expert staff who will help you make the most of the city.
All you have to do is leave your luggage and continue your route through Granada freely.
In the incomparable setting of the Palacio de los Olvidados, in the heart of the Albaicín, a unique show awaits you every night.
Flamenco en Palacio offers you the opportunity to experience live the magic and enchantment of a show full of passion and talent. Make your reservation and experience a very special flamenco night, next to the Paseo de los Tristes in Granada.
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In the incomparable setting of the Palacio de los Olvidados, in the heart of the Albaicín, a unique show awaits you every night.
Flamenco en Palacio offers you the opportunity to experience live the magic and enchantment of a show full of passion and talent. Make your reservation and experience a very special flamenco night, next to the Paseo de los Tristes in Granada.
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The Alhambra in Granada is certainly a monument to visit with a tour guide. And, in this way you will know more directly why its architecture is so admirable, as well as you will understand the magic and symbolism of each of its enclosures and corners.
You will have your entrance fee to each of its visitable spaces: the Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces, the Generalife, the Palace of Carlos V and the Baths of the Mosque.
In addition, you will go in a reduced group, being a more intimate visit.
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This Free Tour is ideal to discover the most emblematic places of the Granada city centre.
You will visit places as outstanding as Plaza Nueva, the Royal Chapel, the Cathedral, Alcaicería, or the Albaicín Bajo.
Do not pay anything now and put the price at the end of the route.