Palace of Charles V, Renaissance palace in Alhambra, Spain.
The palace structure presents a square base measuring 63 meters on each side, containing a circular courtyard with a diameter of 30 meters.
Construction began in 1527 under architect Pedro Machuca when Emperor Charles V decided to establish a residence within the Alhambra complex.
The palace houses both the Fine Arts Museum of Granada and the Alhambra Museum, displaying Andalusian and Hispanic-Moorish art collections.
The south and west facades feature complete marble decorations from Sierra Elvira, while the north and east sides remain partially decorated.
The building combines a square exterior with a circular interior courtyard, creating an unprecedented architectural arrangement in Renaissance design.
Location: Granada
Inception: 1526
Architects: Pedro Machuca
Architectural style: Spanish Renaissance architecture
Part of: Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
Website: http://alhambra-patronato.es/index.php/Palacio-de-Carlos-V/141/0
GPS coordinates: 37.17694,-3.58944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:26
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Mexuar
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Hall of Kings
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Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes
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Fountain de los Leones (Alhambra)
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Museo de la Alhambra
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Emperor's Rooms
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Iglesia de Santa María de la Alhambra
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Ladies Tower
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Restauración de los Jardines del Partal
85 m
Patio del Cuarto Dorado
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Oratorio del Mexuar
80 m
Torre de Comares
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Salón de Embajadores, Alhambra
72 m
Sala del Mexuar
71 m
Mirador de Daraxa
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Palacio de los Leones
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Sala de los Mocárabes
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Sala de los Abencerrajes
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Sala de las Dos Hermanas
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Sala de la Barca
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Palacio de Comares
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Casas del Partal
79 m
Baño de Comares
40 mReviews
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