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The Palace of Charles V is a Renaissance building in Granada, southern Spain, inside the Alhambra, a former Nasrid palace complex on top of the Sabika hill. Construction began in 1527 but dragged on and was left unfinished after 1637. The building has never been a home to a monarch and stood roofless until 1967. Today, the building also houses the Alhambra Museum on its ground floor and the Fine Arts Museum of Granada on its upper floor.
The palace commissioned by Charles V in the middle of the Alhambra was designed by Pedro Machuca, an architect who had trained under Michelangelo in Rome and who was steeped in the culture of the Italian High Renaissance and of the artistic circles of Raphael and Giulio Romano. It was conceived in a contemporary Renaissance style or "Roman" style with an innovative design reflecting the architectural ideals of this period. The architecture espoused by Charles V in Spain at this time was also influenced by, among other traditions, the Plateresque style. The construction of a monumental Italian or Roman-influenced palace in the heart of the Nasrid-built Alhambra symbolized Charles V's imperial status and the triumph of Christianity over Islam achieved by his grandparents (the Catholic Monarchs).
A must see. Incredible history. Definitely buy the tickets so you can go inside all of these places.
Ben RubinFeb 26, 2018
El Palacio de Carlos V está conectando con los Palacios NazarÃes, por lo que hay que se accede luego de ingresar a los primeros. La entrada es parte del paquete general de La Alhambra (precio generales 14 euros), pero hay que tener en cuenta que el ticket tiene un horario definido para poder entrar, y hay que estar antes en la puerta (de los Palacios NazarÃes). Contrasta el cambio de estilo entre los Palacios NazarÃes y el de Carlos V, sin los detalles en Las paredes y techos. Se destacan los detalles en Las puertas de madera, los balcones y pasillos con hermosas vistas, y los jardines ornamentales con fuentes y árboles y flores.
MartÃn LJMar 2, 2018
It looks nice from the outside but I was amazed by this circular courtyard. Great classical architecture.
Maciek WróbelJan 31, 2018
Interesting section of the Alhambra. On a really cold day winter day, the museums offer a nice warm refuge from the other open air palaces.
Nico MJan 13, 2018
Incredible place, must visit. If possible see once at night too. Worth it.
Babu raja AFeb 27, 2018
Beautiful architecture. And has a great view of surroundings.
Frank YoungMar 26, 2018
Impressive minor palace within the free access area of the Alhambra. Stunning courtyard inside and a very good free museum just inside the main entrance which should be visited. Highly recommended.
Reeva SinghMay 2, 2018
An interesting part of the Alhambra that is a glorious example of Renaissance architecture at its finest. It offers good respite from the summer heat and has many areas to explore. There are so many wonderful flourishes and beautiful details to see and it is worth taking the time to really look at all the delights this minor palace has to offer. Fantastic historical site.
Leigh StrongMay 17, 2018
This building is just gorgeous. Massive but elegant and proud. Worth going inside for a look. Note the fine art museum is free for Europeans
Julien WateletMay 9, 2018
Beautiful area. If you stand in the middle, you can hear yourself echo!
Zafreen MominMay 29, 2018
It's an unusual place, an Italian style Renaissance palace dropped into a Spanish Muslim palace. It's definitely worth a look but the building is largely empty or inaccessible so your visit won't take long. It's a good place to kill time if you arrived too early for your booking into the Nasrid Palace but don't have enough time to do the Generalife.
Zachary GaberJun 18, 2018
Very lovely place, a must see when about granada. Very safe, clean, touristic, lots of gardens, very relaxing and gorgeous place to visit.
Eduardo FloresJun 30, 2018
Alot of walking also stairs involved but well worth it..
Leo EspositoAug 3, 2018
A must see. Incredible history. Definitely buy the tickets so you can go inside all of these places.
Ben RubinFeb 26, 2018
El Palacio de Carlos V está conectando con los Palacios NazarÃes, por lo que hay que se accede luego de ingresar a los primeros. La entrada es parte del paquete general de La Alhambra (precio generales 14 euros), pero hay que tener en cuenta que el ticket tiene un horario definido para poder entrar, y hay que estar antes en la puerta (de los Palacios NazarÃes). Contrasta el cambio de estilo entre los Palacios NazarÃes y el de Carlos V, sin los detalles en Las paredes y techos. Se destacan los detalles en Las puertas de madera, los balcones y pasillos con hermosas vistas, y los jardines ornamentales con fuentes y árboles y flores.
MartÃn LJMar 2, 2018
It looks nice from the outside but I was amazed by this circular courtyard. Great classical architecture.
Maciek WróbelJan 31, 2018
Interesting section of the Alhambra. On a really cold day winter day, the museums offer a nice warm refuge from the other open air palaces.
Nico MJan 13, 2018
Incredible place, must visit. If possible see once at night too. Worth it.
Babu raja AFeb 27, 2018
Beautiful architecture. And has a great view of surroundings.
Frank YoungMar 26, 2018
Impressive minor palace within the free access area of the Alhambra. Stunning courtyard inside and a very good free museum just inside the main entrance which should be visited. Highly recommended.
Reeva SinghMay 2, 2018
An interesting part of the Alhambra that is a glorious example of Renaissance architecture at its finest. It offers good respite from the summer heat and has many areas to explore. There are so many wonderful flourishes and beautiful details to see and it is worth taking the time to really look at all the delights this minor palace has to offer. Fantastic historical site.
Leigh StrongMay 17, 2018
This building is just gorgeous. Massive but elegant and proud. Worth going inside for a look. Note the fine art museum is free for Europeans
Julien WateletMay 9, 2018
Beautiful area. If you stand in the middle, you can hear yourself echo!
Zafreen MominMay 29, 2018
It's an unusual place, an Italian style Renaissance palace dropped into a Spanish Muslim palace. It's definitely worth a look but the building is largely empty or inaccessible so your visit won't take long. It's a good place to kill time if you arrived too early for your booking into the Nasrid Palace but don't have enough time to do the Generalife.
Zachary GaberJun 18, 2018
Very lovely place, a must see when about granada. Very safe, clean, touristic, lots of gardens, very relaxing and gorgeous place to visit.
Eduardo FloresJun 30, 2018
Alot of walking also stairs involved but well worth it..
Leo EspositoAug 3, 2018
A must see. Incredible history. Definitely buy the tickets so you can go inside all of these places.
Ben RubinFeb 26, 2018
El Palacio de Carlos V está conectando con los Palacios NazarÃes, por lo que hay que se accede luego de ingresar a los primeros. La entrada es parte del paquete general de La Alhambra (precio generales 14 euros), pero hay que tener en cuenta que el ticket tiene un horario definido para poder entrar, y hay que estar antes en la puerta (de los Palacios NazarÃes). Contrasta el cambio de estilo entre los Palacios NazarÃes y el de Carlos V, sin los detalles en Las paredes y techos. Se destacan los detalles en Las puertas de madera, los balcones y pasillos con hermosas vistas, y los jardines ornamentales con fuentes y árboles y flores.
MartÃn LJMar 2, 2018
It looks nice from the outside but I was amazed by this circular courtyard. Great classical architecture.
Maciek WróbelJan 31, 2018
Interesting section of the Alhambra. On a really cold day winter day, the museums offer a nice warm refuge from the other open air palaces.
Nico MJan 13, 2018
Incredible place, must visit. If possible see once at night too. Worth it.
Babu raja AFeb 27, 2018
Beautiful architecture. And has a great view of surroundings.
Frank YoungMar 26, 2018
Impressive minor palace within the free access area of the Alhambra. Stunning courtyard inside and a very good free museum just inside the main entrance which should be visited. Highly recommended.
Reeva SinghMay 2, 2018
An interesting part of the Alhambra that is a glorious example of Renaissance architecture at its finest. It offers good respite from the summer heat and has many areas to explore. There are so many wonderful flourishes and beautiful details to see and it is worth taking the time to really look at all the delights this minor palace has to offer. Fantastic historical site.
Leigh StrongMay 17, 2018
This building is just gorgeous. Massive but elegant and proud. Worth going inside for a look. Note the fine art museum is free for Europeans
Julien WateletMay 9, 2018
Beautiful area. If you stand in the middle, you can hear yourself echo!
Zafreen MominMay 29, 2018
It's an unusual place, an Italian style Renaissance palace dropped into a Spanish Muslim palace. It's definitely worth a look but the building is largely empty or inaccessible so your visit won't take long. It's a good place to kill time if you arrived too early for your booking into the Nasrid Palace but don't have enough time to do the Generalife.
Zachary GaberJun 18, 2018
Very lovely place, a must see when about granada. Very safe, clean, touristic, lots of gardens, very relaxing and gorgeous place to visit.
Eduardo FloresJun 30, 2018
Alot of walking also stairs involved but well worth it..
Leo EspositoAug 3, 2018
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