Grenada Monumental Guide



“Aljibes” square (Alhambra)
Short description of the monument

This square takes its name from one of the “aljibes” (water tank) that the Count of Tendilla built in 1494 at the precipice that separates the “Alcazaba” from the palaces. These water tanks or “al-yibb”, 34 meters long, 6 meters wide and 8 meters high, formed the actual square after they buried them along with the surrounding streets and squares. This square conforms an extensive esplanade between the towers and the defences of the Alhambra on one side, and the “Wine Gate” and the Arab Palaces on the other. It offers magnificent views of the city, the Albayzin and the Sacromonte districts.

Once we have crossed the “Justicia” Gate, we will get to the “Aljibes” square where the “Wine Gate” is located. The square took its name from the water reservoirs constructed underground, by order of the Count of Tendilla.

Bibliography

• “Granada en tus manos. Alhambra y Generalife”. Author: Carlos Vílchez Vílchez. Ideal – 2006.

Web sites:

• http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/averroes/recursos_informaticos.htm
The Royal Palace

  • Introduction
  • Mexuar
  • Oratory
  • The Golden Room Courtyard
  • Golden Room
  • The Comares Palace
  • The Arrayanes Courtyard
  • The Barca Hall
  • The Comares Tower
  • The Embajadores Hall
  • The Lion’s Palace
  • The Mocárabes Hall
  • The Abencerrajes Hall
  • The Harem
  • The Reyes Hall
  • The Dos Hermanas Hall
  • The Ajimeces Hall
  • Mirador de Daraxa
  • Rooms of Carlos V
  • Peinador de la Reina
  • The Reja Courtyard
  • Comares Baths
  • The Daraxa garden


    • The Generalife

  • The Low Gardens
  • The Palace of the Generalife
  • The Court of the Main Canal
  • The Soultana's Court
  • The Water Stairway
  • The Romantic Observation Point
  • The High Gardens
  • The Promenade of the Oleanders
  • Water Ponds
  • The Promenade of the Cypress Trees
  • The Generalife Theatre
    		•  The Alcazaba

  • Alcazaba
  • The Adarves Garden
  • The Armas Square
  • The Armas Tower
  • The Vela Tower

    • Carlos V Palace

  • Carlos V Palace

    • Alhambra Entry

  • The “Justicia” Gate
  • Aljibes square
  • The “Wine Gate”
  • The Armas Tower
  • The Seven Floors Tower

    • The Towers Walk

  • Itinerary
  • The Rauda Tower
  • Partal Gardens
  • The Damas Tower
  • The Mihrab Tower
  • The Picos Tower
  • The Armas Tower
  • The Vela Tower
  • The Cadí Tower
  • The Cautiva Tower
  • The Infantas Tower
  • The Cabo de la Carrera Tower
  • The Agua Tower
  • Alhambra Alta
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