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10 impressive rooms to visit in the Nasrid Palaces

10 places you must visit in the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra

The Nasrid Palaces complex is one of the major attractions of the Alhambra and Generalife Monumental Complex and a must-see on your visit to Granada. The Nasrid Palaces consist of three palace complexes from different periods: the Mexuar Palace, the Palace of the Lions, and the Comares Palace. Together, they form the most majestic palace complex in all of Al-Andalus.

The 'Patio de los Leones' of the Alhambra

The Patio of the Lions, located in the Palace of the Lions, is one of the most well-known and beautiful areas of the Alhambra, marking the pinnacle of its architecture. This patio stands out for its stunning fountain, supported by lions, which symbolizes the importance of water in the Alhambra complex.

Hall of the Abencerrajes

The Hall of the Abencerrajes, also located in the Palace of the Lions, is one of the most beautiful rooms in the Alhambra. It stands out for its spectacular Mozarabic dome, shaped like an eight-pointed star, which opens over vaults also made of Mozarabic motifs.

Hall of 'Dos Hermanas' of the Alhambra

The Hall of Two Sisters belongs to the Palace of the Lions and is one of the most beautiful and spectacular rooms you will see during your visit to the Nasrid Palaces. Its geometric decoration and tiled skirting boards, made up of intertwined colors, form one of the most unique compositions in the entire Alhambra.

Patio de los Arrayanes

The Court of the Myrtles, also known as the Comares Court, is located in the Comares Palace. Its central pool reflects the structures of the monumental Palace, giving the space a new dimension, and is surrounded by myrtle flowerbeds that contrast with the white marble.

Hall of the Kings in the Alhambra

The Hall of the Kings is the main hall of the Palace of the Lions, used for receptions and festive events. Its impressive decoration mixes Renaissance and Islamic elements, highlighting its three Mozarabic domes and the paintings that adorn the vaults.

Golden Room

The Golden Room, located in the Comares Palace, stands out for its beautiful Mudejar ceiling painted during the Catholic Kings' period. Previously, it was used by the administrators and secretaries of the Nasrid Court.

Mexuar Hall of the Alhambra Palace

The Mexuar Hall is one of the oldest rooms in the Alhambra. Its decoration was adapted by Yusuf I and Muhammad V, transforming it into a key space where justice was administered, and the Sura, equivalent to the Council of Ministers, met.

Hall of Ambassadors

The Hall of Ambassadors, located in the Comares Tower, is the most majestic room in the Comares Palace. Its cedar wood dome covered with latticework and decorative inscriptions make it a masterpiece of Nasrid carpentry.

Bath of Comares of the Alhambra of Granada

The Bath of Comares, also known as the Alhambra Hammam, is the only medieval Islamic bath preserved almost intact in the West. Due to its fragility, it can only be viewed from other areas of the Alhambra.

Facade of Comares

The Façade of Comares, located opposite the Golden Room, is an example of the perfect synthesis of geometric, epigraphic, and vegetal decorative elements. It was built by Muhammad V in 1370 as part of his project to embellish the Alhambra.