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Palacio del Partal VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
A pavilion with
an arched portico Practical Information
and a tower is all Alhambra and Generalife. Tel 958
that remains of 92 60 31. Open 8:30am–8pm
this palace, the daily (mid-Oct–mid-Mar: to 6pm
oldest building daily). Arrive 1 hour before
in the Alhambra.
scheduled visit; allow 3 hours
for visit. Night visits: Mar–Oct:
10–11:30pm Fri & Sat; Nov–Feb:
8–9:30pm Fri & Sat. & 8
∑ alhambra-patronato.es
Transport
@ 2, C3, C4.

. Sala de los Abencerrajes
This hall takes its name from a noble
family, who were rivals of Boabdil
(see pp60–61). According to legend,
he had them massacred while they
attended a banquet here. The
geometrical ceiling pattern was
inspired by Pythagoras’ theorem.

. Patio de los Leones
The patio, which is lined by
arcades supported by slender
columns, has as a centrepiece the
meticulously restored marble
fountain with its 12 lions.

Plan of the Alhambra To the Generalife
Main gate

Key
Palacios Nazaríes (shown above)
Palace of Charles V
The Alhambra complex includes the Alcazaba
Palacios Nazaríes, the 13th-century Gardens
Alcazaba, the 16th-century Palace of Iglesia de Santa Maria
Charles V, and the Generalife (see p498), Other buildings
which is located just off the map.

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