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The Royal Orchard.
This was the country residence of the sultan, the orchard which provided the palaces with food supplies, and a recreational area for the nobility.
This vast fertile terrain was created by diverting the course of the river Darro with huge canals that reached up to the Generalife. The colourful and outstandingly beautiful Acequia Courtyard serves as the entry point into the premises. The building consists of two structures located at each end of a large courtyard, with a pool in the middle. The recreational courtyard of the Generalife, built between the 13th and 14th centuries, lies on the slopes of the Cerro del Sol, and offers breathtaking views.
Practical info
Construction: Palace
Origin: 12th century
Artistic period: Arab
Historic period: 12th century
Setting: The Alhambra
Location
Paseo del Generalife s/n
18009 Granada (Granada)
http://www.alhambra-patronato.esTel.:+34 902441221
Useful information
From Mar 15 to Oct 14
From Monday to Sunday
Does not close at midday
From 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Night visits: Tuesday to Saturday, 10-11.30pm
From Oct 15 to Mar 14
From Monday to Sunday
Does not close at midday
From 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Night visits: Fridays and Saturdays: 8-9.30pm.
Closed: 25 December and 1 January.
Prices
General: €13
ICOM members and associations: Admission free
Children: Admission free
Disabled persons: €8
Reduced admission: 9 € (EU students under 26, EU citizens under 65).
Visits to the Alcazaba, Partal and Generalife Gardens: 7 €.
Night visits to the Nasrid Palaces: 8 €.
Night visits to the Generalife: 5 €.
Combined entry ticket for the Alhambra and the Generalife.
Advance ticket sales on-line (http://www.alhambra-tickets.es/) and by telephone (+34 902888001)
Services
Bookshop.
Specialist shop.
Guided tour.
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