Maristán nazarí, Medieval Islamic hospital ruins in Albaicin, Spain.
The Maristan stands as a rectangular structure of 38 by 26.5 meters, featuring a central courtyard with two stone lion fountains and surrounding galleries.
Sultan Muhammad V commissioned this medical institution in 1365, which operated until 1492 when Granada fell to Christian rulers and transformed into a mint.
The institution employed seven physicians specializing in various treatments, including mental health care, making it an early European center for psychiatric medicine.
Visitors can access the archaeological site through the Dobla de Oro ticket, which includes entry to other monuments in the Albaicin district.
The central courtyard contained a large therapeutic basin with steps, where patients could immerse themselves in water flowing from lion-shaped fountains.
Location: Granada
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Part of: Zona Arqueológica de Granada
GPS coordinates: 37.17874,-3.59249
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:50
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