Gema Sánchez García Esther Alonso Martínez Lis Rodríguez García

- Patio of the lions - The tower of the candle - Tower of Comares - Court of the Myrtles - Mexuar - Charles V Palace - Hall of the Boat - Generalife

Patio of the Lions The Patio of the Lions (Patio de los Leones) is probably the most famous place of the Alhambra. It is so called because of the twelve lions that throw jets of water and which are part of the fountain in the middle of the patio.

Tower of Comares It was the sultan's official headquarters, Divided in four areas. The south side was reserved for the concubines and the service, while in the sides East and West were the rooms of the sultan's four wives

At the back of the hall there is a chamber which was used by the king for the meetings with the council and to grant audiences. When the king was not in the palace, it was the Judge (Cadí), in the next hall, who met the traders. The eastern section still survives from the series of chambers located next to the Tower of Mohammed I. Mexuar

From the northern gallery of the Court of the Myrtles (Patio de los Arrayanes) through a pointed arch of mocarabes, visitors may enter into the Hall of the Boat (Sala de la Barca). The origin of its name is the Arabic word baraka, which means blessing and which degenerated into the Spanish word barca, which means boat. Hall of the Boat

The Tower is 16 x 16 meters wide and 27 meters high. The bell is an important element of this tower. This bell was also used to call the inhabitants of Granada in case of danger. The Tower of the Candle

The Court of the Myrtles (Patio de los Arrayanes) has received different names throughout time. Its current name is due to the myrtle bushes that surround the central pond and the bright green colour which contrasts with the white marble of the patio. It was also called the Patio of the Pond or the Reservoir (Patio del Estanque o de la Alberca) Court of the Myrtles

Charles V Palace The origin of Charles V Palace (Palacio de Carlos V) was the need for a place that would include all the comforts of the time for the Emperor and his family, as the palaces, which were their summer residence, did not cover their needs. The palace is square and its main façade is 63 meters wide and 17 meters high. Its circular patio is unique and it is the most important building of Renaissance style in Spain.

Generálife A channel that carries the water from the irrigation ditch of the Alhambra divides it lengthways. The channel is surrounded by several little jets and has a stone basin at each of its ends. The rest of the patio is occupied by different vegetal species that have been changed according to the moment's tastes. Nowadays there are myrtle bushes, orange trees, cypresses and rosebushes

Hours of opening: : Mo -Sa : 9.00h – 16.45h Su : 9.00h – 18.00h Night visit: Tu- Thu-Sa: 22.00h – 23.45h 1.10 – 31.3: Mo -Su : 9.00h – 18.45h Night visit: Sa : 9.00h – 17-45h Booking :