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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Mar 11, 2025
This building feels out of place in the complex. The courtyard is impressive. We were here as part of a guided tour. It was probably my least favourite part of the complex but it was still worth seei…Full review by DotsGirl2
Mar 7, 2025
Being particularly taken with the Nasrid Palaces, not unexpectedly. Emperor Charles V wished for a residence with equal grandeur. This is the result. Situated centrally in the Alhambra, it was centu…Full review by permia
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
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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