The Patio of the Lions, located in the Palace of the Lions, is one of the most well-known and most beautiful areas in the Alhambra and marks a crucial point in the monument’s architecture. The court stands out due to its beautiful fountain, supported by lions, which represents the Palace’s construction technique and symbolises the importance of water in the Alhambra complex.

Although the exact date of the Patio of the Lions is unknown, it was Muhammed V who inspired the creation of the palace. With him, the apogee of the Nasrid sultanate was achieved, with the Patio of the Lions being the representation of the synthesis of all their styles. This is without a doubt an essential part of your guided tour of the Alhambra.

The Hall of the Abencerrages, also located in the Palace of the Lions, is one of the Alhambra’s most beautiful halls, despite its dark legend. It is said that it was in this room that the Abencerrages knights were treacherously assassinated. Since the sixteenth century, this is where the hall has gotten its name.

When you see this hall during your Alhambra visit, don’t forget to look up at the impressive ceiling. The space stands out due to the spectacular Mozarabs dome which takes the shape of an eight-pointed star, opening out into eight vaults which are also Mozarab.

The Hall of the Two Sisters belongs to the Palace of the Lions, being one of the most beautiful and spectacular halls that you’ll see on your visit to the Nasrid Palaces. It has a very similar structure to that of the Hall of the Abencerrages, spectacularly decorated using geometric compositions which are sure to amaze you.

The name of the Hall of the Two Sisters comes from its two large marble slabs, centred by a small fountain which flows into the Patio of the Lions. Don’t forget to look at the tiled skirting. The skirting is made up of a mixture of different coloured strips which form one of the Alhambra’s most unique compositions.

The Court of the Myrtles, also known as the Patio of Comares (Patio de Comares), is located in the Comares Palace and is one of its most representative stamps. Its name comes from the myrtle flowerbeds that border the central pond, contrasting the white marble used elsewhere in the court.

The pond is a symbol of Nasrid architecture and plays a crucial role in the court. Thus, the water acts as a mirror, reflecting the monumental Palace’s structures and giving the space another dimension.

The Alhambra’s Hall of the Kings is the main hall in the Palace of the Lions. This is where the Nasrid Court celebrated their receptions and representations. It also served as a place for resting and talking.

The Hall of the Kings is divided into three square rooms, finished off with Mozarab domes. The three fake domes are home to renaissance paintings which were added later in the Christian period. In the paintings, Italian and Islamic styles are mixed, which provides a unique fusion of cultures and styles.

The Golden Room is another must-see space during your visit to Granada’s Alhambra. Located in the Comares Palace, it owes its name to the repainted Mudejar of its beautiful wooden ceiling from the Catholic Kings period.

In Nasrid times, this space was used by the Court’s administrators and secretaries, and it was here that they noted and enforced the sentences ordered by the Sultan. Below this room hides a passageway which was used by the Palace complex’s security guards.

The Mexuar Hall is named as such since it’s the main room in the Mexuar Palace, whose name comes from the Arabic term Maswar. It was here that the Sura met, which is the equivalent to the Cabinet. It was also the space or anteroom where the Sultan bestowed justice.

It is one of the Alhambra’s oldest halls, most likely built by Isma’il at the beginning of the sixteenth century and belonged to a structure prior to the Patio of Comares and the Patio of the Lions. The decoration was adapted by Sultans Yusuf I and Muhammad V, who were responsible for the execution of the Palace of the Lions and the Comares Palace.

The Hall of the Ambassadors, also known as the Hall of Comares (Sala de Comares) and the Throne Hall (Salón del Trono), is located within the Comares Tower (Torre de Comares), the Alhambra’s highest tower with a height of 45 metres. It’s the most majestic hall in the Comares Palace and is a must-see when you are visiting the Nasrid Palaces.

The fact that the room is covered in decorative markings is sure to catch your eye. Among them, there are many poems which praise God and the emir. The hall is surrounded by stained-glass windows which form geometric shapes, giving the room an impressive effect. Finally, don't forget to have a look at its dome, made of cedar wood covered with latticework. It is, without a doubt, a masterpiece of Nasrid carpentry.

The Bath of Comares, also known as the Royal Bath (Baño Real), is the Alhambra’s Arabic bath. It’s a must-see on your visit to the Nasrid Palace, since it’s the only preserved, practically complete, medieval Islamic bath in the Weste.

Given its state of conservation and special nature, you can only look at it through spaced from other rooms which our tour guides will show you, because it’s closed to the general public.

It’s located between the Comares Palace and the Palace of the Lions, close to the Palace’s bedrooms. It has a direct door onto the court, beside the gallery in which the Sultan lived and governedn.

Lastly, we recommend that you stop to admire the fabulous façade of the Comares Palace which stands in front of the Golden Room’s gallery. The Façade of Comares was ordered to be constructed by Sultan Muhammad V in the year 1370 on the occasion of the conquest of Algeciras.

At the foot of the façade, the Sultan received his subjects, thus separating administrative and family environments within the Palace itself. It stands out due to its perfect synthesis of the geometric, inscriptive and floral decorations.