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Palacio de Dar al-Horra
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#49 of 251 things to do in Granada
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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O M E R
Greater London, UK1,643 contributions
Nice place with scenic view of Granada
Nov 2018
It is the house where the mother of Boabdil (last moorish ruler of Granada) used to live.We bought ticket for several attractions in Granada online and this was included in the ticket. It's a bit of a good walk up the hill (good excercise) from Elvira street and when you reach near it, there are some good views of the city of Granada from there. The house itself has reception where they check or issue you a ticket and then you wander about the place/ take pictures.
Written February 20, 2019
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Pipistrella
Birmingham, UK51 contributions
Alternative to Mirador San Cristobal
Nov 2019 • Solo
A very pleasant palace with gardens and exhibition inside, not too crowded and located in the middle of a maze of narrow street, great to stroll around. Last but not least, a tower with a viewpoint is absolutely superb! Stunning views and not crowded at all, definitely pick this one over e.g. Mirador San Cristobal
Written November 4, 2019
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ANGELO V
Milan, Italy2,608 contributions
Dar al-Horra palace
May 2019 • Solo
It was hard for me to find the Dar al-Horra palace - there are sparse indications of where it is, and I got lost in narrow steep streets. At the end I managed to find it, and it was really worthwhile.

You can buy a single ticket and visit Horno De Oro, Dar al Horra and Bañuelo. Free entrance on Sundays (as of May 2019).

After the ticket booth, you enter the garden, where they still grow officinal plants - the smell of honey all around is so good! They told me the small flower responsible for this good smell is called "honey rosemary" - which I never heard about, but it has such a pleasant smell!

The palace itself is also very interesting, with the usual patio and ornate rooms. Well worth a visit!
Written May 16, 2019
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peadarsean
Dublin, Ireland80 contributions
Most interesting display of medieval astronomical instruments and documentation.
Jan 2019 • Couples
It is not easy to find this place though well worth persevering, with the aid of a smart phone. Being close to the St Nicholas church viewing point, makes for an interesting climb through small alleyways. Apart from being an unusual building with a significant historical past (the home of Aixa, mother of Boabdil), it also houses fascinating exhibitions of astronomical instruments, documentation, horticultural history and techniques. Also some interesting Moorish plasterwork.
Written January 21, 2019
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Brian L
Crawley, UK197 contributions
Simple, Elegant Arabic House
Sep 2018 • Couples
Visited as part of the combined ticket but this was difficult to find. I've attached a picture of the small plaza just next to the Monastery of Isabella the Queen. Follow the narrow lane in the plaza picture round the back of the buildings with the city wall on your left. Finally you get to a pretty herb garden and simple interior. Have a drink/meal in the plaza as a reward for finding it. I warn you that it's a long climb up from the town centre on a hot day!
Written October 19, 2018
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Natalie KC
Norwich, UK22 contributions
A hidden gem, excellent value
May 2018 • Couples
We bought a ticket at the Historic baths for 5 euros which included entrance to another house which wasn't so interesting and then this...we ended up there right at the end of the day and wish we'd had more than half an hour. It took us half an hour to find the place as the map given with your ticket is a bit misleading. It's right at the end of Callejón de las Monjas, hidden behind the park and not on Camino Nuevo de San Nicolas as it appears on the map given with your ticket. There also wasn't any signs so the reason we have only given it four stars is because it needs to be easier to find for when you lose Google maps :P There were a number of interesting exhibits on the Moorish influence on science and agriculture as well as beautiful views from the windows.
Written May 22, 2018
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Lisa D
44 contributions
Palace home of the spurned wife of a sultan
Mar 2017 • Couples
This palace in the Albayzin was built as the Palace home of the spurned wife of a sultan. The sultan had chosen a captured Christain princess as his wife and because both wives had a son there was a problem with each wife wanting her son to be the next Sultan. So this palace was built were the spurned wife could reside in comfort butvwith views of her former home the Alhambra.
Written April 10, 2017
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sccrref
Tucson,Az1,660 contributions
Walk adds to the Beauty
Sep 2016 • Friends
The house itself is small but pretty and has amazing views. In and of itself Im not sure its a must see but given that it came w/ our Alhambra tx and that the walk up to it (via Elvira street) was really cool that's why I gave it 4 stars. The house itself was 3. Total experience 4. Many great photo ops along the way. It is steep but we were 4 58+ and we did fine. Bring water. Dont think the museum had any. Can see actual house in 15-20 minutes
Written October 17, 2016
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Marilyn J
Moldova77 contributions
Fantastic views and photo opportunities if you all the way up.
May 2016 • Couples
This is one of those places that history buffs will love and the views from the top are wonderful for photographers. It is one of the few places in Granada where you can get a very unique perspective on the ancient walls of the original city. It is in very close proximity to the Aljibe del Rey which is also a must do for history buffs and both can easily be done before or after visiting the Mirador at San Nicolas if you time it right.
Written August 24, 2016
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Loki_crazycat
Ballarat, Australia8,743 contributions
Lovely
Apr 2016 • Solo
I really enjoyed wandering around this little building. It was a much more personal experience than the Alhambra. Far fewer visitors, and it seemed like the home of a well-to-do family from long ago. Great views as well, and easily accessed with the Tourist Train.
Written April 13, 2016
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