Alcázar Genil, 13th century Almohad palace in Granada, Spain.
The Alcázar Genil contains a central square chamber with rectangular side rooms, decorated walls featuring stucco work, and a wooden ceiling with geometric patterns.
Built between 1218 and 1219 by Sayyid Ishaq ibn Yusuf of the Almohad dynasty, the palace later transitioned to Nasrid control following Granada's conquest in 1237.
The palace includes a qubba resembling Persian architectural styles, with decorative ataurique plasterwork and epigraphical inscriptions praising Allah and the ruling king.
The palace currently operates under the Francisco Ayala Foundation, allowing visitors to explore its architecture and gardens without advance reservations.
A massive pool measuring 121 by 28 meters once existed at the palace, forming part of an irrigation system and potentially hosting water-based entertainment.
Location: Granada
GPS coordinates: 37.16472,-3.60060
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52
Grenada is a city experienced like a poem. At the foot of the Sierra Nevada, it combines Muslim heritage, Catholic fervor, and Andalusian rhythm. Behind ochre facades lie shaded patios, fountains, mosaics, and carved arches that tell eight centuries of history. The Alhambra watches over the city like a stone dream, the Albaicín district unfolds its white alleys, and the gardens of Generalife recall the delicacy of Nasrid rulers. At every turn, a bell tower follows a minaret, an Arab market opens onto a baroque cathedral. Granada is as much an open-air museum as a living place, where flamenco still escapes from the Sacromonte caves. Between spirituality, art, and jasmine fragrance, the Andalusian city retains an elusive, almost mystical beauty.
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