How much does it cost to go to Generalife?
Generalife Entrance Prices ▸ Generalife (Alcazaba and gardens): 7,00 euros. ▸ Generalife at night: 8 euros. ▸ Children under 12 years old and disabled: free. There is a fee of 0,42 – 0,85 euros per ticket, if you are buying on the Internet.
How much are tickets to Alhambra?
General Alhambra Entrance: 14 euros. It is the most popular entrance and the most complete, includes everything: the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife and Alcazaba. Generalife Gardens and Alcazaba: 7 euros. This entry includes access to the gardens and palaces of the Generalife, the Partal and its Palace, and the Alcazaba.
Why is it called Generalife?
Etymology. The most commonly cited etymology for the name “Generalife” is that it derives from jannat al-‘arīf (Arabic: جَنَّة الْعَرِيف) which may variously mean “Garden of the Architect”, “Garden of the Artist”, “Garden of the Gnostic”, or even “Garden of the Flautist”.
What can you do at the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens?
The visit “Alhambra General” allows access to all areas: Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces, Generalife, Palace of Carlos V and Bath of the Mosque.
How much time do I need to visit Alhambra?
about 4 hours
How long does it take to visit the Alhambra? Most people will take about 4 hours to visit the Alhambra but some people see it in less time while others spend the whole day there. There is plenty to see and do.
Do you need passport for Alhambra?
Yes, you must have your passport or the ID you used when purchasing the ticket. How many months or weeks in advance can I buy tickets for my Alhambra visit? You can buy tickets to the Alhambra between two hours and one year in advance of the visit.
Can you visit the Alhambra without a guide?
You do not need a guide for the Alhambra. I would just buy the ticket from Ticketmaster. Read Buying Alhambra Tickets Online and BOOK EARLY. There are 3 ticketed areas: The Nasrid Palace, the Generalife Gardens and the Alcazaba.
Who built Generalife?
Based on the oldest decorations studied in the palace, the Generalife was originally constructed by either Muhammad II (1273–1302) at the end of the 13th century or by Muhammad III (1302–1309) at the beginning of the 14th century.
Why is the Generalife important?
The Generalife became a leisure place for the kings of Granada when they wanted to get away from the official affairs of the palace. It was built in the 13th century and it was redecorated by the king Abu I-Walid Isma’il (1313-1324), as it is explained by an inscription that dates from 1319.
The most beautiful and striking features in the Generalife gardens are the plants, the water with its continuous interplay with light, and its sounds. ▸ General admission (Alhambra and Generalife): 14,00 euros. ▸ Generalife (Alcazaba and gardens): 7,00 euros. ▸ Generalife at night: 8 euros. ▸ Children under 12 years old and disabled: free.
How to visit the Alhambra and the Generalife?
The cultural offer of the Monumental complex of the Alhambra and the Generalife is wide and varied. You can visit the Alhambra during daytime, with the general daytime ticket option, with option of admission ticket for the morning or evening, and you can also visit it at night, for which you will have to purchase the Evening admission ticket.
What is the Generalife?
The Generalife is composed of a series of large gardens, where every corner holds a novelty and a pleasant surprise for the eyes, with a minimum of obtrusive buildings.
Why visit the Generalife in Granada?
The Generalife are the only example of Arab art which gives us an approximate idea of how these gardens used to be, where the Arab spirit, in all its sensually instinctive and improvised construction, was finally carried away. A good way to get to know Granada and its history is by taking a tour.