Puerta de la Justicia, Gate in Granada, Spain
The Puerta de la Justicia, also known as Puerta de la Explanada, is a gate in Granada, Spain. It is part of the Alhambra, and it is the largest of the four outer gates of the walled enclosure, featuring a defensive tower with a bent entrance and a horseshoe arch.
Built in 1348 under Yusuf I, it was the main entrance after the Christian conquest. In 1588, a retable was added at the request of local residents.
The gate's name comes from the Islamic court that once met nearby, and today it serves as the main entry for visitors. On the outer arch, a hand is carved, and on the inner arch, a key, both old symbols meant to protect the entrance.
Visitors enter the Alhambra through this gate, so it can be busy in the morning. Wear comfortable shoes because the path inside is uneven and slopes upward.
The wooden doors still have their original iron plating and hardware, which were restored recently. The inner passage turns twice and has painted vaults that imitate red brick, a common trick in Nasrid building.
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