Emperor's Rooms, Renaissance chambers in Alhambra, Spain
The Emperor's Rooms comprise six interconnected halls featuring square coffered ceilings and decorated chimneys within the Nasrid Palaces complex.
Built between 1528 and 1537 for Charles V during his palace construction, these rooms include an office, antechamber, and royal bedrooms.
American writer Washington Irving occupied these chambers in 1829, writing his Tales of the Alhambra while staying in these Renaissance-style rooms.
Visitors can access the Emperor's Rooms on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays through guided tours of the Alhambra palace complex.
Artists Julio Aquiles and Alejandro Mayner painted the walls between 1535 and 1537, incorporating imperial emblems and the motto Plus Oultre.
Location: Granada
GPS coordinates: 37.17755,-3.58932
Latest update: March 10, 2025 20:30
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