Puerta de Las Granadas
Puerta de Las Granadas
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,921 contributions
Oct 2021
As you head up to the Alhambra, you will pass under this great gate. Construction began in 1526, commemorating the visit of Charles I of Spain to Granada after his marriage to Isabel of Portugal. Its overall look is of Roman vintage. The fruit connection relates to three ample pomegranates above the main arch. The gate replaced an Arab gate.
Written November 3, 2021
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staledale
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Oct 2019
The gate wall has 3 arched entrances, and just beyond that gate are 3 paths. Steps that go up to the right. A paved level path to the middle, and a steep, earthen path to left. While somewhat steep, it is a short, zig-zag walk to the Puerta de Justicia entrance to the Alhambra. Much quicker.
Written February 22, 2020
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland31,139 contributions
Mar 2023
This gate is part of the defensive walls of Alhambra.
The gate consists of three arches: a central one for the cavalries; and two lateral ones for people.
The town side is beautifully decorated, but the Alhambra side is not.
From here, the street descends to Plaza Nueva.
The gate consists of three arches: a central one for the cavalries; and two lateral ones for people.
The town side is beautifully decorated, but the Alhambra side is not.
From here, the street descends to Plaza Nueva.
Written April 2, 2023
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom11,213 contributions
Feb 2020
If you are walking to the Alhambra, this is the first of several gateways, you will pass through. Starting from Plaza Nueva, this gateway leads you through the Alhambra Forest and uphill, along the Cuesta de Gomerez. It was an easy, pleasant walk and took us about 10-15 minutes, walking uphill through greenery and shady trees to get to the Justice Gate, which is one of the main entrance points to the Alhambra.
The Puerta Las Granadas looks much like a standard Roman triumphal arch, with a large central arch, flanked by two smaller arches. It doesn't belong to Moorish times and was added much later by Charles V when he embarked on his extensive building program, that included the brand new palace alongside the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra.
The gate was built in honour of Charles V’s wedding to Princess Isabella of Portugal in 1526, which explains the 3 large, ripe pomegranates sitting on top of the gate - a long-time symbol of fertility. They were married on March 10, 1526 at the Alcazar of Seville. The marriage was strategic rather than romantic, designed to strengthen ties between Portugal and Spain. However, the pomegranates did the trick and they had 5 children. Their first-born was a son who went on to become Phillip II.
It’s free to walk through the gates.
The Puerta Las Granadas looks much like a standard Roman triumphal arch, with a large central arch, flanked by two smaller arches. It doesn't belong to Moorish times and was added much later by Charles V when he embarked on his extensive building program, that included the brand new palace alongside the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra.
The gate was built in honour of Charles V’s wedding to Princess Isabella of Portugal in 1526, which explains the 3 large, ripe pomegranates sitting on top of the gate - a long-time symbol of fertility. They were married on March 10, 1526 at the Alcazar of Seville. The marriage was strategic rather than romantic, designed to strengthen ties between Portugal and Spain. However, the pomegranates did the trick and they had 5 children. Their first-born was a son who went on to become Phillip II.
It’s free to walk through the gates.
Written January 10, 2021
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GreenThumb331
San Fernando, Philippines2,870 contributions
Nov 2018
This was our exit point from the Alhambra on our way to the Royal Chapel in the city. After walking for about 2 hours, it is easy to miss this gate. In the old days, the Gate of the Pomegranates was an historical access point of a pathway that leads through the Forest of the Alhambra to the Nasrid palace inside the Alhambra. The path starts in the city centre, Plaza Nueva, and continues up the Cuesta de Gomérez, before reaching the monument.
In 1526, the gate was built in substitution of the original Islamic gate, the Bib al-Buxar which was a defensive tower that protected the valley. Some of the original Arabic architecture can be seen on the right side of the gate. The Gate of the Pomegranates receives its name from the three large open pomegranates that sit atop the main arch, accompanied by the imperial shield of Charles I of Spain and V of Germany and the allegorical figures of Peace and Abundance. The city of Granada is named after this fruit.
In 1526, the gate was built in substitution of the original Islamic gate, the Bib al-Buxar which was a defensive tower that protected the valley. Some of the original Arabic architecture can be seen on the right side of the gate. The Gate of the Pomegranates receives its name from the three large open pomegranates that sit atop the main arch, accompanied by the imperial shield of Charles I of Spain and V of Germany and the allegorical figures of Peace and Abundance. The city of Granada is named after this fruit.
Written October 11, 2019
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Brucestewart
Livingston, UK10,155 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
After touring around the Alhambra complex for about 3 hours our guide led us back into Granada on foot taking us through the Puerta de Las Granadas. He told us that in Spanish the word for pomegranate is Granada and as a result the fruit is the symbol of the city. It is therefore represented in carvings and buildings throughout the city including this old gateway.
Written October 16, 2018
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Rick A
Rotterdam, The Netherlands156 contributions
Sep 2018
We passed through this gate when we walked down the hill from our visit to Alhambra. Excellently conserved over time, this gate leads to an idyllic Spanish street that takes you down to the Plaza Nueva
Written September 11, 2018
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ab2pcs
scotland24,172 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
I your walking to Alhambra from Plaza Nueva you have to pass through of the archway on the way up .Huge pieces of stone hold up the ornate caring on the top of the gate way .
Written April 20, 2018
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Nomadman411978
London, UK3,144 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
Puerta da las Grandas is an impressive gate at the foot of the hill which takes you to the Alhambra from Plaza Neuve.
Written January 9, 2018
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Solodam J
Amsterdam, The Netherlands34,927 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
This gate is called " the Gate of the Pomegranates" This Renaissance gate of 1536 replaced the previous muslim gate. It is named after the statues of three pomegranates on the top of the imperial coat of arms. It's a gate to Alhambra area.
Written December 26, 2017
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