This beautiful Renaissance palace was built in the 1530s and is located in the Alhambra complex adjacent to the better-known Nasrid palaces.
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Jun 11, 2024
The Palace of Charles V seems quite out of place among the equisite architecture in Alhambra. That's largely due to the desire of Charles V to jam the palace onto the site Alhambra site, amongst the … Full review by Raintree_Thailand
May 21, 2024
Part of the Alhambra complex, the Palace of Carlos V was an imposing building simply because of its size and location. The circular inner courtyard might have been spectacular in its time. However, a… Full review by R K L
Apr 30, 2024
Charles V was the grandson of Ferdinand and Isabella who captured the city from the Moors in 1492. His palace was a total contrast to the Moorish buildings; where they were graceful and delicate thi… Full review by MarcusHurley
If I’m on a paid guided tour that does not include the Palace of Carlos V, can I see it after my tour ends? It has no entry fee, if I’m reading correctly, and I’ll already be inside the complex, right?
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Yes, anytime the Palace is open, you can get in for free. It's in the area of the Alhambra complex which is available to see for nothing, with or without your paid tour. I went there two or …
Yes, anytime the Palace is open, you can get in for free. It's in the area of the Alhambra complex which is available to see for nothing, with or without your paid tour. I went there two or three times to take in the view and do some sketching. The Palace itself, however, is probably more impressive on the outside than inside. You can enjoy it along with a stroll, some people watching, shopping for souvenirs, a look at the ancient entry gate, and a meal in one of the restaurants.
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