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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 area 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
From Oct 15 to Mar 14
From Monday to Sunday
Does not close at midday
From 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Nocturnal visit: From 15 March to 31 May and from 1 September to 14 October, Tuesday to Saturday, 10-11.30pm. From 15 October to 14 November, 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 over 65).
Visits to the Alcazaba, Partal and Generalife Gardens: €7.
Nocturnal visit to the Nasrid palaces: €8.
Nocturnal visit to the Generalife: €5.
Combined entry ticket for the Alhambra and the Generalife.
Services
Bookshop.
Specialist shop.
Guided tour.
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