Realejo in Granada: Places with history

The Realejo neighborhood of Granada hides a piece of history in every corner waiting to be discovered by you.

Ancient Jewish quarter of the Nasrid city, its streets saw the birth of the city of Granada, as we know it today.

Some historians affirm that this is the origin of the name of the city of Granada… True or not, it is an obligatory stop if you visit the city of the three cultures.

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A bit of history

Originally, it was a Jewish quarter which the Muslims of the city called Garnata al-Yahud or (Granada of the Jews).

So, until the Reconquest, the Realejo neighborhood was an example of peaceful coexistence between Jews, Muslims and Christians. After retaking the neighborhood of Garnata, it became known as the Realejo.

Highlights in Realejo in Granada

• You can go down to the Realejo in Granada from the Alhambra, walking through its labyrinthine streets, full of corners with devotion and hidden “patios” (courtyards).
• The gate of the Sun: Old laundry room that is still preserved
• Campo del Príncipe (Field of the prince): it is an outstanding place for celebrations and popular meetings such as Holy Week or the Day of the Cross.
• Bars and taverns where you can enjoy a good Alhambra beer in the sun.
• The small palace of the Casa de los Tiros House from the 16th century
• Palace of the Counts of Gabia
• Casa Palacio de los Salazar (Salazar Palace House) located in the old Jewish quarter
• Tower of Comares, which is one of the bastions of Granada
• Church of Santo Domingo
• Graffiti of the urban artist “El niño de las pinturas”, who has left works of great relevance along the streets of the Realejo.
• Old Captaincy, the Convent of the Mercedarias, the House of the Great Captain, and the Imperial Church of San Matías, which gives the name to the street and, at the end, Plaza Mariana square.

Visit the Realejo Neighborhood in Granada

In short, the Realejo in Granada is an obligatory stop to know the essence of the city, and to understand the route of its historical mestizo configuration, which impregnates the magic of Granada.

You can do a tour of its highlights, then enjoy the relaxation of the neighborhood in one of its many taverns. To live to the rhythm of the “granaínos” (people from Granada), for whom the pause is as important as the action.

What are you waiting for to explore Granada?

Also you can check our best Tours in Granada on the next links:

Alhambra Guided Tour
Cathedral of Granada Guided Tour
Free Tour Granada