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Puerta de las Granadas

About

Puerta de las Granadas is one of the symbolic entrances to the Alhambra, a gateway that marks the transition from the bustle of the city to the calm of the palace’s wooded slopes. Built in the 16th century during the reign of Charles V, it replaced an earlier Nasrid gate and reflects the Renaissance ambition to reshape Granada’s urban landscape. Its robust stone arch, crowned with imperial emblems and inscriptions, stands at the start of the shaded avenue that leads visitors upward toward the monumental complex. The gate’s name recalls the pomegranates carved into its decoration, a nod to the city’s emblem and identity. Today, Puerta de las Granadas serves not only as a historical threshold but also as a scenic starting point for one of Granada’s most beautiful walks, inviting visitors to step into a landscape where nature, architecture, and centuries of history intertwine.

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Location

Puerta de las Granadas is located at Cuesta de Gomérez 16, postcode 18009, in Granada's historic centre at the foot of the Alhambra hill, serving as a key 16th-century gateway along the wooded ascent path. This triumphal arch anchors the transition from Plaza Nueva's bustle into the Alhambra's forested grounds, surrounded by boutique hotels, tapas terraces and the start of Cuesta de Gomérez's steep climb. Nearby, Plaza Nueva hums with cafés and street performers, while paths lead to the Albaicín's miradores, Granada Cathedral a few minutes downhill, and Paseo de los Tristes riverside strolls blending urban vibrancy with nature.

Puerta de las Granadas

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