Ruins of the Abencerrajes Palace (Granada)

Spain / Granada / Granada
Abencerrajes Palace was built in s. XIII, next to the tower Abencerrajes or Accounting. It was destroyed by the French in 1812, leaving only the foundation, tower and swimming pool. Its plan is very similar to the Patio de los Leones.
It was the residence of one of the most important families of Granada Moorish.
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Coordinates:   37°10'32"N   3°35'18"W

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  • Palacio de los Abencerrajes (Palace of the Abencerrajes) : It was built under the rule of Muhamed II (1273-1302). It is located in the ‘medina’ and probably was one of the biggest palaces of the Alhambra. The palace, built with a Hispanic-Arab classic structure, had a tower, the ‘Torre de los Abencerrajes’, for residential use and another tower, the ‘Torre de la Perelada’ (which no longer exists) for surveillance and control purposes. It was oriented towards the 'Puerta de la Justicia' access ramp.
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