The Nasrid Palace: highlight of Alhambra

Restored by Muhammad V, this hall known as the Mexuar served as a meeting room for the council of ministers where reunions happened after the Sultanate imparted justice. A beautiful space, the Mexuar features four majestic columns at the centre of the room decorated with muqarnas. The ceiling on the other hand has Christian origins and is decorated with paintings and gold motifs. The Mexuar also has a second level which has a courtyard that leads to the oratory.

With a beautiful collection of rooms located close to the Arrayanes Courtyard, the Palace of Comares is another highlight of Alhambra. Both ends of the palace feature porticoed galleries, adding to the beauty of the place. This palace functioned as the official place of residence of the Sultan, making it one of the many important palaces in Alhambra. During construction, special effort was put into making the palace as exquisite as possible. The northern end of the palace houses the Barca Hall and the Embajadores Hall.

The Golden Room is another highlight of the Nasrid Palace. The ceiling was painted in pure gold by Catholic Kings, lending it an aura of opulence. Apart from the room, there's also a courtyard through an arched portico with three arches. There's even a beautiful fountain made of marble in the middle of the courtyard. A gate links this royal courtyard with the Reja courtyard at the other side.

Built at an angle better than the Baths and the Arrayanes Courtyard, the Lion's Palace features private rooms belonging to the royal family. The palace features a central courtyard which is surrounded by beautiful galleries linked to different rooms. At the north of this courtyard, you can find the Ajimeces, the Dos Hermanas and the Mirador de Daraxa. On the south is the Harem and the Abencerrajes Hall, on the east is the Reyes Hall, and on the west is the Mocarabes Hall.