Alcázar Genil

Granada, Spain

The Alcázar Genil is a Muslim-era palace in the city of Granada. It was originally called al-Qasr al-Sayyid ('the palace of the lord') and is located beside the River Genil outside the Alhambra's walls. Today, only a pavilion of the palace is preserved.

It was built in 1218 or 1219 by Sayyid Ishaq, a member of the Almohad dynasty. In 1237, Muhammad I of the Nasrid dynasty took over Granada and the dynasty was since associated with the palace. His grandson, Muhammad III (reigned 1302–1209) temporarily lived here after he was dethroned, before moved to Almuñécar.

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Palaces, manors and town halls in Spain

Address

Calle Rey Abu Said s/n, Granada, Spain

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Details

Founded: 1218
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Spain

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Anastasia Gk (3 months ago)
Important historical site. Beautiful and with free entrance.

George G (7 months ago)
A beautiful place hided in the center of the city, worthwhile to visit it

Sherif Labib (8 months ago)
Great walking and cycling paths

Ursula Hipper (13 months ago)
Small but beautiful restored place

Noelia Rupérez (2 years ago)
Although it is quite unknown, it is worth going to see it, it is beautiful with the muqarnas. The pity is that the patio fountain is turned off.

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