Monuments

There are many important Moorish and Catholic architectural sites in Granada:

The Alhambra and Generalife
The Palace of Charles V
Granada's Cathedral
Capilla Real. Royal Chapel, with the tombs of Isabella and Ferdinand, the Catholic Kings
The Albayzín, or Albaicín: The ancient Arab quarter, containing many original houses from the 16th century
The Charterhouse: A Carthusian monastery; one of the most impressive pieces of ornamental Baroque in Spain.
Calle Calderería: An Albayzin street where you can taste Arab typical food, especially teas and desserts from North Africa
El Cármen de los Mártires: A lovely palace with a beautiful botanic garden near the Alhambra
Santa Ana Church: 16th century, Mudejar Style
San Salvador Church: 16th century, Mudejar Style. With Moorish Almohad patio from the former mosque
El Corral del Carbón: Deposit of merchandise and shelter of merchants. Adapted after 16th century for theater plays
Hospital Real: Founded in 1504 by the Reyes Católicos, now part of the University
Santo Domingo Church: Founded in 1512 by the Reyes Católicos
San José Church: On the site of the "moans"
Almorabitín, the mosque of the Almoravids, one of oldest in Granada, dating from the 10th century
Sacromonte Abbey: Founded in the 17th century. Legend says that the catacombs under the church were the site of the martyrdom of San Cecilio, the city's first bishop and now its patron saint
Old University: Originally Granada's Jesuit college, this building now houses the law school of the University of Granada. The building is particularly notable for its original 17th century facade.
Bermejas Towers: Strongholds on the encircling wall of the Alhambra, they date from the 8th and 9th centuries
Basilica of St. John of God (San Juan de Dios): The remains of this saint are preserved in this Baroque basilica.
The Gate of Elvira: The principal gate to the old city. Part of the Moorish wall
Casa de los Tiros, 16th century. With a complex iconographic program of sculpture and painting about Spanish history and full of cryptograms, it was the palace of Gil Vázquez-Rengifo, who helped the Catholic Kings in the fight for the city. Nowadays it is a museum where visitors can follow the history of Granada from the Middle Age to the present day
The 16th century Castril palace which hosts the Archaeological Museum of Granada
The Cube: Main building for CajaGranada has won a lot of international architects awards.
Zaida Building: Situated in the city centre, this residential building designed by Alvaro Siza is a good example of modern architecture surrounded by historical structures