Where is the throne room in Alhambra?

The Tower of Comares, at 45 m the highest in the Alhambra, also houses the largest room of the structure: the Hall of Comares, or Chamber of the Ambassadors, also known as the Throne Room.



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The Comares Palace is considered one of the jewels of the Alhambra. It is distributed around the Patio de los Arrayanes, with several family rooms on both sides of the patio and on the sides smaller two beautiful porticoes behind which some towers rise. Among them is the magnificent Torre de Comares.

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The Alhambra Complex During its prime, the Alhambra had three main sections: The Alcazaba, a military base that housed guards and their families; the palatial zone, which contained several palaces for the sultan and his kin; and the Medina, a quarter where court officials lived and worked.

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Where are the Alhambra Entrances? There are two main Alhambra entrances - the Pavilion Main Entrance and The Gate of Justice. The Pavilion Main Entrance is for guests who do not have a ticket and is located on the east side of the attraction. The Gate of Justice entrance is for those who have online tickets.

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Best Way To Explore Alhambra Palace If you choose to enter through the main entrance, explore the Generalife first and then the Nasrid Palaces and Alcazaba. If you enter through the Gate of Justice, then visiting the opposite way is an ideal route to take.

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Normally, it takes between 3 and 5 hours to see the entire Alhambra complex. Many people spend all day; it depends on how fast you want to see things. Take into account that you will have to walk about 2 miles (3-4 km) and the itinerary includes many steps.

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El Realejo has got the lot: culture, history, nightlife and fantastic restaurants. If you're looking for a lively and hip vibe, and don't mind being a tad outside El Centro to do it, El Realejo is probably the best area to stay in Granada for you.

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It is 'not just' a palace It was the home of the Sultan and his family, but it was also home to the court, and many workers. The Alhambra is the only Muslim citadel that is still standing almost as perfectly as it was since the beginning.

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Time of day: If you're visiting during the winter, you'll have more time to visit Alhambra if you come in the morning. Visit during the afternoon in you're making the trip in the spring, summer or fall months to get the most out of your visit.

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It is advisable to stay in Granada for at least two or three days.

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Islamic religious art cannot contain iconography, so we rarely see any sort of images of people or animals in these structures. However, in the Alhambra, the Muslim king had three paintings made that clearly show iconography. These paintings are in his personal space, so the iconography is allowed.

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Entrance of the monumental complex is not permitted with backpacks, bags, suitcases or other objects.

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You can access to every place inside the Alhambra (Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces, Partal and Generalife) just once. However, you can go in and out of the complex all the times you need.

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The best time to visit Granada is in May and June as well as September and October. From May to June, temperatures are cool, flowers are fully bloomed and some of the city's biggest cultural events fill up the calendar.

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The Alhambra. The Alhambra is the crown jewel of Granada. Perched high atop a hill in the center of the city, this UNESCO World Heritage site dominates the skyline. The Alhambra is not only Granada and Andalusia's biggest tourist attraction, it's one of the most-visited spots in all of Spain.

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The city is well-policed and has a low crime rate. Women should take the same precautions as they would in any other city, such as avoiding walking alone at night and being aware of their surroundings. Additionally, Granada is a very welcoming city and locals are usually friendly and helpful.

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Attending a show at the Alhambra Theatre is an occasion to get dressed up. We would describe our dress code as smart casual.

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First off, you need to reserve your tickets in advance. Like, you really HAVE TO. Unlike most attractions, you can't just arrive at the Alhambra entrance and buy a ticket. Technically, it's possible, but you won't get into the main attraction, the Nasrid Palace.

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Do not drink, eat or smoke (except in in designated areas). No photography with tripods or flash (not even for night time visits), without authorized permission. Respect and follow the instructions. No touching the decorations on the walls.

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