Ceiling of the Hall of the Ambassadors inside the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra, illuminated to reveal its geometric wooden dome.

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Welcome & orientation — at the Alhambra of Granada
1

Welcome & orientation

5 min

Get your bearings before entering the Alhambra.

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Alcazaba — at the Alhambra of Granada
2

Alcazaba

25 min

The military heart of the Alhambra, and the oldest surviving part.

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Palace of Charles V — at the Alhambra of Granada
3

Palace of Charles V

15 min

A Renaissance palace inserted into the Nasrid city.

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Mexuar — at the Alhambra of Granada
4

Mexuar

10 min

The first hall of the Nasrid Palaces: administration and justice.

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Comares Palace — at the Alhambra of Granada
5

Comares Palace

10 min

The state palace of the sultan.

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Court of the Myrtles — at the Alhambra of Granada
6

Court of the Myrtles

15 min

A long reflecting pool framed by myrtle hedges and the Comares Tower.

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Hall of Ambassadors — at the Alhambra of Granada
7

Hall of Ambassadors

15 min

The throne room, under a wooden dome of the seven heavens.

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Palace of the Lions — at the Alhambra of Granada
8

Palace of the Lions

25 min

The intimate private palace, and the icon of Nasrid architecture.

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Generalife — at the Alhambra of Granada
9

Generalife

45 min

The summer estate: gardens, water and quiet views of the Alhambra.

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Wrap-up & what to visit next — at the Alhambra of Granada
10

Wrap-up & what to visit next

5 min

You’ve seen the essential Alhambra. What comes after?

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