Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo

Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo is a 13th-century palace located in Granada's Realejo district, featuring a square reception room built atop a bastion tower from the former city walls. The structure today functions as an exhibition space displaying the original architectural and decorative elements from its royal period.

The palace was built by Muhammad II between 1283 and 1302 as a royal residence. Following Granada's conquest in 1492, the building was transformed into part of a Dominican convent.

The main reception room displays the artistry of its time through geometric ceiling patterns, tilework on lower walls, and carved stucco details that show how craftspeople decorated royal spaces.

Visit during daylight hours to see the decorative details clearly in the natural light. Advance reservations for guided tours can be arranged at Plaza de los Campos to make the most of your visit.

The palace once had large windows set deep into alcoves that looked out toward the Genil River, with symmetrical gardens of myrtles and orange trees just outside. This design shows how the residents connected their indoor spaces to the natural surroundings.