Nasrid Palaces: An Alhambra Smartphone Tour

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1. Explore the Alhambra, Andalusia's enchanting palace complex and citadel, and Granada's most popular attraction, drawing around three million visitors a year. Please note that a separate admission ticket is required to access the Alhambra, and this is not included in the tour.
2. Begin your tour in front of the Puerta de la Justicia (Gate of Justice). Delve into the differences between Eastern and Western medieval architecture, including hidden entrances and multifunctional rooms.
3. Make your way to the Palace of Charles V, now home to the Museum of the Alhambra among other things. Discover how this building embodies Renaissance opulence, a striking contrast to the Nasrid splendor found elsewhere in the complex.
4. Enter the Nasrid Palaces, where the story of this architectural wonder unfolds. Discover how these palaces were adapted through the centuries, including the room where Washington Irving penned his famous Tales of the Alhambra.
5. Take in the Patio de los Arrayanes, one of the Alhambra's most photographed courtyards. Marvel at its reflective pool and manicured myrtle hedges, a hallmark of Nasrid garden design.
6. Explore the Torre de Comares, one of the most significant towers within the Nasrid Palaces. Discover how bright colors, water, and hydraulic control served as signs of wealth and power throughout this section of the complex.
7. Stand before the Patio de los Leones, home to the regal lion statues at the heart of the Nasrid Palaces. Marvel at the world's largest muqarnas, a vaulted stucco ceiling, in the neighbouring Palace of the Lions.
8. Explore the Sala de los Reyes, one of the most richly decorated halls within the Palace of the Lions. Take in the intricate detail that reflects the height of Nasrid artistic achievement.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels