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Alcaicería of Granada
LeisureVisit: ~45 min
Former silk market from the Nasrid period, in the centre of Granada, next to the cathedral and Calle Reyes Católicos. After a fire in the 19th century it was rebuilt with a layout of narrow, covered alleyways. Today it houses craft and souvenir shops with products such as marquetry, ceramics and textiles.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Alcaicería of Granada: 2 missions
- Look for a piece of marquetryGo into a craft shop and find a marquetry (taracea) object, the technique of inlaying woods and other materials typical of Granada.
- Get lost in the alleyways of the AlcaiceríaEnter by one of its gates and walk the narrow alleyways, observing the architecture and the shop windows.
Near Alcaicería of Granada
Madraza of Granada22 m awayCentro José Guerrero40 m awayGranada Cathedral56 m awayIglesia del Sagrario57 m awayRoyal Chapel of Granada58 m awayMonument to Isabella the Catholic and Christopher Columbus88 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Alcaicería of Granada?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia