Palace of Carlos V
- Address: Granada
- Hours: Morning 8:30am - 8pm (until 6pm in winter). Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- Admission: € 12 - € 20
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Good Views / Viewpoint,
Monument - Historical,
Museum,
Palace
The Palace of Charles V is a carefully designed statement of triumph and prestige. By building a royal residence in the heart of a conquered Muslim citadel, Charles honored his grandparents, the Catholic Monarchs, and celebrated the victory of Christianity over Islam.
The palace is in the Roman style, with a circular building set in a square. It was begun in 1526. Work on it was abandoned for 15 years during Granada's Moorish uprising, and abandoned again in 1637, leaving the palace unfinished and roofless. Finally, in 1923, a plan was designed to rescue and complete it.
Latest Reviews
Review by Jane R, United Kingdom, April 2013
Doing what: Granada Day Trip from Malaga, including the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens
An excellent tour which gives you an opportunity to visit the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. Although quite pricey, it is well worth booking this tour if you are staying in Malaga. One warning though - make sure you wear sensible footwear as there is an awful lot of walking!
Review by KAZUE I, April 2013
Doing what: Granada Day Trip from Malaga, including the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens
Ｍｙｈｕｓｂａｎｄ and I were in a group speaking English at the gate of Alhambra Palace.
But the tour got us and other people speaking English with people speaking German
together. So it took time for us to see around and to listen what that guide spoke.
I think small group (5or6persons) is much better. In anyway we enjoyed the Granada
tour.
Review by Kristen L, January 2013
Doing what: Granada Day Trip from Malaga, including the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens
This was the perfect way to see the Alhambra and get a glimpse of Granada. The local guide at the palace and garden was very knowledgeable and interesting. Finding lunch was a little challenging (more direction from the guide would be appreciated). A lot of walking - be prepared.
Practical Info
Today the Palace houses two museums. The Museo de la Alhambra houses artifacts from the palace, including perfume burners used in the harems; the Museo Bellas Artes contains mostly religious paintings.
