Arc of Granadas, Renaissance city gate at Alhambra entrance, Granada, Spain.
The Arc of Granadas features stone walls with intricate carvings and three arched passages marking the primary entrance to the Alhambra complex.
Built in the sixteenth century under Charles V, this monumental gate replaced an earlier Nasrid structure and represented the transition from Islamic to Christian rule.
The gate incorporates pomegranate symbols in its design, reflecting Granada's name and serving as a testament to the city's fusion of Renaissance and local traditions.
Visitors can access the monument directly from the city center, with parking facilities and bus stops located within 200 meters of the structure.
Three stone spheres crown the structure's top, while carved imperial eagles on the facade demonstrate the Habsburg dynasty's influence on Spanish architecture.
Location: Granada
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Part of: Alhambra
GPS coordinates: 37.17603,-3.59308
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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