Palacio El Partal
Palacio El Partal
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom8,241 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a terraced garden area with a large, central reflection pool and a 14th century portico. It is a part of the Alhambra complex and is included in your Alhambra ticket.
We wandered through the garden terraces for a while. We didn't spend very long here but it was a peaceful break after the sensory overload of the Alhambra palaces.
The portico is a relatively simple structure but it is one of the oldest buildings in the Alhambra, dating from the time of Mohammed III (1302-1309).
The best vantage point is to stand at the edge of the pool, looking across the water towards the portico. From here, you see the mirror-perfect reflection of the portico’s 5 arches and the surrounding palm trees. It’s very pretty.
The gardens were only landscaped in the 1930s but the hillside was once covered with Moorish homes. You wouldn’t know that by looking at it because nothing much remains of them. When Charles V built the new Christian palace, these buildings were too far away to be useful so they were abandoned and fell into disrepair, eventually disappearing altogether. Archaeological excavations continue to uncover remains of walls and structures.
We wandered through the garden terraces for a while. We didn't spend very long here but it was a peaceful break after the sensory overload of the Alhambra palaces.
The portico is a relatively simple structure but it is one of the oldest buildings in the Alhambra, dating from the time of Mohammed III (1302-1309).
The best vantage point is to stand at the edge of the pool, looking across the water towards the portico. From here, you see the mirror-perfect reflection of the portico’s 5 arches and the surrounding palm trees. It’s very pretty.
The gardens were only landscaped in the 1930s but the hillside was once covered with Moorish homes. You wouldn’t know that by looking at it because nothing much remains of them. When Charles V built the new Christian palace, these buildings were too far away to be useful so they were abandoned and fell into disrepair, eventually disappearing altogether. Archaeological excavations continue to uncover remains of walls and structures.
Written 15 January 2021
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,621 contributions
Mar 2019
Built in the 14th century by Sultan Muhammend III, "Palacio del Partal" (Palace of Partal) is a small construction located right in front of a scenic pond and surrounded by lush gardens. A lovely small balcony, in the Nasrid architectural style, resembles similar ones found at "Palacio de Comares" (Palace of Comares) and at "Generalife". Be ready for lovely pictures, as the palace reflects beautifully on the pond waters. More fond memories to take home. Enjoy!
Written 18 February 2020
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Anthony
New York City, NY843 contributions
Nov 2019
This is part of La Alhambra and can easily be visited right after exiting from the Nasrid Palace. You will find beautiful terraced gardens with a reflecting pool and portico serving as a fantastic backdrop. At times there will be crowds as groups exiting the Nasrid Palace were rushing through and trying to get pictures. However, if you are patient, you will find gaps in the crowds to take nice photos.
Written 13 December 2019
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- Alhambra: Nasrid Palaces & Generalife Ticket with Audioguide (From S$51.09)
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- Restaurants near Palacio El Partal:
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