Corral del Carbón in Granada - the Oldest Monument Left by the Arabs

What is Corral del Carbón?

Located in Calle Mariana Pineda, in the heart of Granada, the Corral del Carbón is the oldest Andalusi monument in Granada, dating from 1336 or earlier.



It was was built in the fourteenth century by Yusuf I and was Coal yard, warehousing of goods and shelter of merchants. Later in the sixteenth century, Christians adapted it for stage performances.

The construction consists of an entrance pavilion and an inner body with a courtyard surrounded by galleries and craft rooms.

The center square is occupied by a pile of stone with side pipes. The front of the Corral del Carbón has a large pointed arch.

Now houses a tourist information office and the bookstore.

Opening Hours of Corral del Carbón

Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 20:00.

Entrance

The entrance to the Corral del Carbón is free.

Contact Details and How to Get There

Corral del Carbón, Granada, CP 18009(behind City Hall).

958 57 51 31.


You can reach the Corral del Carbón taking routes 4, 8, 11, 21, 33 (the bus stop is 'Gran Via 1' or Cathedral), routes C31, C32, C34 (the bus stop is 'Plaza Isabel Catolica').

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