Generalife, Recreational palace garden in Granada, Spain
The Generalife stands on the slopes of Cerro del Sol, providing views over Granada and the valleys of rivers Genil and Darro.
Built in the 13th century, the palace functioned as a retreat for Granada kings, receiving substantial modifications by King Abu I-Walid Ismail between 1313 and 1324.
The name derives from Arabic Yannat al-Arif, meaning Garden of the Architect, representing the connection between creation and the divine.
The visit takes one hour, with a distance of 700 meters between the Generalife and Nasrid Palaces, requiring specific morning or afternoon entry times.
The Water Ladder feature provides cooling through water flowing in handrails during summer months, creating a natural temperature control system.
Location: Granada
Architectural style: Nasrid architecture
Part of: Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
Website: http://alhambra-patronato.es
GPS coordinates: 37.17694,-3.58528
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20
From Granada to Seville, historical walls conceal gardens with fountains, ancient trees, and Mediterranean plants. These green spaces in palaces and monasteries display Moorish, Christian, and contemporary Spanish garden design.
Granada features a collection of major historical monuments, witnessing Spanish history from the 13th to the 18th centuries. The city includes Muslim palaces, Catholic churches, monasteries, and historic gardens. The architecture combines Nasrid, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. Religious buildings stand alongside civil structures such as the Alhambra, former center of Muslim power, the Cathedral, the Arab baths, and the Albaicín district with its traditional streets.
Alhambra
269 m
Court of the Lions
354 m
Partal
282 m
Hall of Kings
331 m
Fountain de los Leones (Alhambra)
355 m
Silla del Moro
198 m
Torre de la Cautiva
122 m
Palacio de los Córdova
353 m
Torre de las Infantas
147 m
Klooster van Sint-Franciscus
364 m
Cuesta del Rey Chico
364 m
Restauración de los Jardines del Partal
285 m
Ladies Tower
292 m
Laguna Taller de Taracea
334 m
Palacio del Generalife
125 m
Palacio de los Leones
352 m
Mirador de Daraxa
354 m
Viewpoint of the Rey Chico
324 m
Patio de la Acequia
126 m
Puerta de los Siete Suelos
274 m
Sala de los Abencerrajes
353 m
Sala de las Dos Hermanas
353 m
Oratorio del Partal
266 m
Mirador de Ismail
156 m
Patio del Ciprés de la Sultana
147 m
Casas del Partal
312 m
Baño de la Mezquita, Alhambra
331 m
Royal Chamber
152 mReviews
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