Museo de la Alhambra, Archaeological museum in Palace of Charles V, Granada, Spain
The Museum of the Alhambra presents artifacts from archaeological excavations and restoration projects within seven halls arranged in chronological order.
Founded in 1870 to preserve archaeological findings, the museum received its current name in 1994 when assigned to the Council of the Alhambra.
The collection includes ceramics, textiles, woodwork, and metalwork representing the artistic achievements of the Nasrid period in Islamic Spain.
Located on the ground floor of Charles V Palace, the museum opens from Tuesday to Sunday with free admission for all visitors.
The permanent exhibition features seven specialized rooms dedicated to different aspects of Islamic art, from faith and science to architectural elements.
Location: Granada
Inception: 1940
Address: Palacio de Carlos V - Alhambra, 18009 Granada 18009 18009
Phone: +34958027900
Website: http://alhambra-patronato.es/index.php/Museo-de-la-Alhambra/68/0
GPS coordinates: 37.17700,-3.59007
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:08
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.
Palace of Charles V
56 m
Court of the Lions
72 m
Palacios nazaríes
21 m
Court of the Myrtles
42 m
Mexuar
43 m
Patronage of the Alhambra and the Generalife
37 m
Hall of Kings
94 m
Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes
16 m
Fountain de los Leones (Alhambra)
72 m
Emperor's Rooms
90 m
Fountain of Charles V
127 m
Klooster van Sint-Franciscus
130 m
Iglesia de Santa María de la Alhambra
99 m
Patio del Cuarto Dorado
46 m
Sala del Mexuar
43 m
Oratorio del Mexuar
56 m
Salón de Embajadores, Alhambra
72 m
Torre de Comares
72 m
Puerta de la Justicia
100 m
Palacio de los Leones
74 m
Mirador de Daraxa
82 m
Sala de los Abencerrajes
73 m
Sala de los Mocárabes
53 m
Sala de las Dos Hermanas
78 m
Sala de la Barca
62 m
Palacio de Comares
44 m
Casas del Partal
125 m
Baño de Comares
66 mReviews
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