The history of the Alhambra. The Alhambra was a palatine city, Christian Royal House, General Captaincy of the Kingdom of Granada and military fortress until it was declared a national monument in 1870.

Discover all the corners that the Alhambra and the Generalife offer you to evoke its history and enjoy its marvellous surroundings. A unique experience for all the senses.

The Alhambra is the main enclave of a complex territorial structure, which reveals its importance for its dominion over the city of Granada.