Mezquita Mayor de Granada
Mezquita Mayor de Granada
Mezquita Mayor de Granada
4.5
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Address
Neighborhood: Albaicín
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215 within 6 miles
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116 ftHistoric Sites • Historic Walking Areas
Plaza de San Nicolas
1,281
207 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Casa Museo Max Moreau
101
0.1 miSpeciality Museums
Iglesia de Nuestro Salvador
33
273 ftHistoric Sites • Religious Sites
Iglesia de San Nicolas
31
431 ftChurches & Cathedrals
Aljibe De San Nicolas
4
256 ftHistoric Sites
Puerta de las Pesas
27
0.1 miHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
Plaza Larga
43
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Casa Ajsaris
7
0.1 miArt Museums
Monasterio de la Concepcion
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0.2 miSpeciality Museums • Art Museums
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amer s
Manchester, UK17 contributions
Jul 2020
the mezquita is in the albayzin quarter, opposite the alhambra. there is a bus from the plaza nueva, but we walked up from the square up the narrow winding pathways towards the mosque and viewpoint.
muslim visitors will want to pray in the mosque, and the ablution facilities were welcome for cooling down after the climb on friday afternoon to get there for jumma prayers. the congregation seemed to be a mix of locals from little morocco, as well as a diverse group of tourists from many nations. the inside of the mosque is very tastefully decorated and in keeping with the local history and culture. the views from the mosque and the adjacent mirador are amazing and unrivalled from any other viewpoint.
there are ice-creams and drinks available from local shops. this and the mirador should be part of any trip to granada. it was a 20 minute climb in the beating afternoon sun, but well worth the trouble!
muslim visitors will want to pray in the mosque, and the ablution facilities were welcome for cooling down after the climb on friday afternoon to get there for jumma prayers. the congregation seemed to be a mix of locals from little morocco, as well as a diverse group of tourists from many nations. the inside of the mosque is very tastefully decorated and in keeping with the local history and culture. the views from the mosque and the adjacent mirador are amazing and unrivalled from any other viewpoint.
there are ice-creams and drinks available from local shops. this and the mirador should be part of any trip to granada. it was a 20 minute climb in the beating afternoon sun, but well worth the trouble!
Written July 29, 2020
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Bilal Sheikh
Cardiff, UK103 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
If you are visiting Mirador de san Nicolas and you want to avoid the busy square then see the views of Alhambra from the small lovely gardens. There is also a small cafe on site. The mosque gardens are open to general public. I wanted to pray and they were very friendly and pointed me where to perform the wudu and the Salah.
Written June 24, 2022
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staledale
1,291 contributions
Oct 2019
Next to San Nicholas Mirador, Mezquita Mayor de Granada has a beautiful garden with a white Mosque inside. Informational posters to read. I wish that I had felt more welcomed by the people in this lovely setting, but it was still a good experience. Beautiful views for photo opportunities. One vendor in the garden selling helados for 1.50 Euros each. The chocolate and raspberry were delicious.
Written February 22, 2020
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like_london
84 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
This place has a beautiful garden and stunning views which is less crowded than san mirador right next door. It is a peaceful place to just sit. We actually stayed til sunset and did the congregatitional prayer. Theres a place for women to do ablusions and prayer. The ablusion facilities were so clean maybe the cleanest i have ever come across.
Written March 15, 2020
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ikadri123
Birmingham, UK124 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Such a beautiful mosque. Amazing views of alhambra palace. It was a quite a trek up with the little ones but well worth it.
There is a tranquility in this mosque felt as one walks through its well maintained courtyard. The mosque is open to enter for prayers for Muslims but not for tourists.
Please do dress modestly if you are visiting here.
There is a tranquility in this mosque felt as one walks through its well maintained courtyard. The mosque is open to enter for prayers for Muslims but not for tourists.
Please do dress modestly if you are visiting here.
Written July 7, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
DoctorWho_12
Manchester, UK10 contributions
Jul 2020
well worth the climb through sacromonte to see this modern mosque with good atmosphere and beautiful interior. views are spectacular from the balcony here and the mirador just adjacent. drinks and ice cream available at local shops to cool down after the short climb through the myriad of narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed houses.
we went for jumma prayers - khutba in spanish and arabic. nice atmosphere and cosmopolitan congregation. fans and open windows rather than air con in main mosque. good wudu facilities - grateful to cool down at the same time as it is 40 degrees.
we went for jumma prayers - khutba in spanish and arabic. nice atmosphere and cosmopolitan congregation. fans and open windows rather than air con in main mosque. good wudu facilities - grateful to cool down at the same time as it is 40 degrees.
Written July 25, 2020
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Mahvesh S
5 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
This is a beautiful mosque with a great view of the Alhambra. It’s particularly nice to see in the evening when the sun is setting. I also loved learning about the history of the mosque and all the struggles they went through to construct it. It’s an amazing story of perseverance.
Written December 1, 2021
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esteban l
1 contribution
Aug 2017 • Solo
It has been a surprise to find this mosque located in the best location of Granada with views of the Alhambra also has vinocular for those who wish to see the alhabra like never before.
Written August 16, 2017
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Joesbirg
Kyoto Prefecture, Japan10 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
The Great Mosque of Granada is an Islamic temple opened in 2003 in the city of Granada (Spain). This is the first built in Granada since 1492, after a hiatus of 500 years mosque.
The mosque has a Centre for Islamic Studies, which has a program of lectures, Arabic language classes, exhibitions and courses related to Islam and the Islamic legacy of Spain. Furthermore, there is a point of assistance to the needy and Muslims in general and a library with Spanish texts and audiovisual materials about Islam in Arabic, English.
It is located in the Plaza San Nicolás in the Albaicín.
The mosque has a Centre for Islamic Studies, which has a program of lectures, Arabic language classes, exhibitions and courses related to Islam and the Islamic legacy of Spain. Furthermore, there is a point of assistance to the needy and Muslims in general and a library with Spanish texts and audiovisual materials about Islam in Arabic, English.
It is located in the Plaza San Nicolás in the Albaicín.
Written January 29, 2015
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Tigerprincess
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK428 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
We went there before magrib prayer and watched the sunset, was an amazing atmosphere full of locals and tourists. Beautiful view of the Alhambra. I want to go back.
Written August 25, 2019
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What time is jummah for May 2018?
Lanxlad
Washington DC, DC370 contributions
Sorry, don't know.
Quiltingmamma
Ottawa, Canada13,138 contributions
I plan to visit the mosque and had thought to stay close by in order to hear the call to prayer. I recently heard that there is no voiced call to prayer - is this true?
Sagri2013
Indianapolis, IN4,028 contributions
In most of the western countries including Spain, the 'calls to prayers" on loudspeakers covering the neighboring area or the area surrounding the mosque is prohibited with very few exceptions so is the case with this mosque. So you won't be able to listen to the voice of 'moazzan' (مؤذن), the caller, from your hotel/apartment. Normally in these countries 'azan' on the loudspeaker is allowed within the premises of the mosque.
bnazarian
Columbus, Ohio247 contributions
Just a comment, by reading the reviews and seeing the photos, a lot of people are confused! This is NOT the Mezquita of Cordoba, it's a modern mosque in the Albaicin of Granada, not Cordoba.
BeenThere2c
Doha, Qatar126 contributions
This is indeed a functioning modern mosque on the hilltop across from the Alhambra in the city of Granada. Its garden with its beautiful views, is open to the public daily and it has a small shop on the site with handcrafted and hand painted gifts.
Vera Lucia F
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil57 contributions
tem que reservar ingresso para a Mesquita Mayor de Granada?
BeenThere2c
Doha, Qatar126 contributions
The Mesquita Mayor de Granada was established in 2002 and its gardens and facilites are open to the public free of charge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mezquita Mayor de Granada
- Mezquita Mayor de Granada is open:
- Sun - Sat 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sun - Sat 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- We recommend booking Mezquita Mayor de Granada tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 6 Mezquita Mayor de Granada tours on Tripadvisor
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