The jowls of Islam in the western world. Nasrid Palaces: Mohammed ben Al-Hamar (Mohammed I) was the first king to move to the Alcazaba and no records about a new palace being built are kept until those of Abu l-Walid Ismail (fifth king of the dynasty). A palace was built near the Great Mosque (Gran Mezquita) but only the Mexuar... More

I am sure the museum is splendid but why, when the palace itself is open, is the museum shut??? So disappointing but everything shuts on Mondays (and for about four hours at lunchtimes and at all kinds of other times too) More

It took me two visits to take in the full magnitude of this awsome monument and even now I could do an annual visit and still see things I had not noticed before , such is the size of the site. The place varies with the seasons so it is worth going at different times of the year. Beware of... More

Check this out before you need to use your valuable timed ticket! More

Photos might prepare you somewhat for the marvels of the Alhambra, but you really have to be there to understand the magnitude and the incredible care for detail. The Granadians must be eternally grateful for the Moros building this place before they were driven out by the Reyes Catolicos, it is the high point of anybody's visit to this city.... More

Neat, quick little museum on the grounds of the Alhambra. Had enthusiastic helpful staff. We especially liked some of the ceramics and the lions. More

Incorporate a visit to the museum into your visit to the Alhambra. Not huge however it is well set out and presents a picture of life fpr those who once lived at the Alhambra as well as the site's artwork found during excavations and restoration work. Really interesting and helps to build your appreciation of the monument that is the... More

The Alhambra Museum is a very good museum. One of the prime exhibits is the very large Vase of the Gazelles in the museum, which depicts gazelles. This has a golden sheen and was made by the Moors in Malaga in the 14th or 15th century. These large vases were shipped from Malaga all over the Mediterranean and were used... More

Just be prepared to walk a lot! And hope you aren't surrounded by children..... More