Granada Squares and Gardens
Granada’s public spaces reflect a rich tapestry of Nasrid and Christian heritage. This selection ranges from the historic Plaza Nueva, the city's oldest square, to the intricate Court of the Lions within the Alhambra. Discover the botanical diversity of the University’s 18th-century garden and the baroque grandeur of the Cartuja Monastery. These sites encompass central social hubs like Plaza de Bib-Rambla, former bullfighting grounds, and elevated viewpoints like San Nicolás, which overlooks the Darro Valley and the Sierra Nevada.
A New Square
This spacious square is both the geographical and the social centre of Granada.
B Bib-Rambla Square
Historically the site of festivals and bullfights, this square now features the 17th-century Gigantones fountain and is lined with flower stalls and traditional cafes.
C Cartuja Monastery
A place of unbelievable beauty. The interior is so decorated you don't know what to admire first – the detailed carvings, marble decorations…
D Plaza de Isabel la Católica
Features a prominent 19th-century bronze monument depicting Christopher Columbus and Queen Isabella I signing the Capitulations of Santa Fe.
E Jardines del Triunfo
Formerly a cemetery, now a beautiful park with fountains and flowers. Come and relax here for a while!
F Court of the Lions
The central courtyard of the Alhambra’s Nasrid Palaces, famous for its fountain supported by twelve marble lions and its gallery of 124 slender columns.
G Plaza Mirador de San Nicolás
A famous lookout in the Albaicín district providing panoramic views of the Alhambra palace complex against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
H Jardines del Partal
Terraced gardens within the Alhambra complex featuring the 14th-century Torre de las Damas and a large reflecting pool.
I Plaza de la Trinidad
A central shaded square built on the site of a former convent, featuring a circular fountain and mature trees near the cathedral.
J Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Granada
Established in 1783, this academic garden contains approximately 70 species of trees alongside a collection of medicinal plants and shrubs.
Plaza del Campillo
A centrally located square near Puerta Real, known for its fountain and proximity to the Mariana Pineda monument.
Plaza Torre de Baltasar de La Cruz
A quiet residential square in the southern district of the city, characterized by its open space and pedestrian walkways.
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