The façade of La Alcaicería in Granada, with its arches and latticed windows

A walking route · Easy

Central Granada route: La Alcaicería and the inn

Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
2 km
Stops
7

From the old Nasrid Great Mosque (the cathedral) to the Palacio de la Madraza, La Alcaicería and the Corral del Carbón, then the modern shopping streets.

Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Mudarra

Drawn by Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Mudarra

Photo Øyvind Holmstad · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Catedral de Granada
  1. 1

    Catedral de Granada

    Catedral de Granada

    It stands on the site of the Friday mosque of Nasrid Granada.

  2. 2

    Capilla Real

    Capilla Real

    The burial place of the Catholic Monarchs, who took Granada in 1492 CE.

  3. 3

    Palacio de la Madraza

    Palacio de la Madraza

    A madrasa founded by Yusuf I in 1349 CE, and its mihrab survives.

  4. 4

    La Alcaicería

    Alcaicería

    The old silk market, which today is a souvenir market with a Moroccan character.

  5. 5

    Corral del Carbón (New Inn)

    Corral del Carbón

    A Nasrid trading inn from the 14th century, the only complete one in Spain.

  6. 6

    Calle Reyes Católicos

    Calle Reyes Católicos

    A busy shopping street.

  7. 7

    Puerta Real and Calle Recogidas

    Puerta Real – Calle Recogidas

    The main shopping area and brand-name stores.