Location: Province of Granada
Top Things to do in Province of Granada
Top 10 Museums in Province of Granada, Andalucia
There’s an Arabic inscription that captures the essence of Granada in a few words: “There is nothing so sad as to be blind in Granada.” The perspicacity of this declaration becomes obvious as soon as you penetrate the austere walls of the Alhambra and take in the full majesty of the architecture, carvings and fountains of the Nasrid palaces. Your ticket (which should be bought well in advance following the instructions on the attraction’s website) also affords entry to the Renaissance Palace of Carlos V and to the exquisite gardens of the Generalife. If you are celebrating a special event, or are in the market for a splurge, you can stay in the lovely Parador, right on site. Make your way down into the city via the atmospheric old quarter of the Albaicin, with its tiny craft shops and restaurants, and head for the Cathedral and Royal Chapel. Also plan a visit to the crypt for the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, the instigators of Spain’s imperial adventures to the New World and beyond. It’s worth making the short journey out of town to visit the Monasterio Cartuja, a fabulous Carthusian monastery in the baroque style. Admirers of the poet Lorca should make the effort to visit the Casa-Museo Federico Garcia Lorca in Fuente Vaqueros, about 11 miles from the city centre.
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1. The Palma Sugar Refinery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Pabellon de las Artes
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
El Pabellón de las Artes representa una oferta cultural sin precedentes en Granada, no sólo por ser un lugar único a nivel arquitectónico, sino por su contenido perteneciente al patrimonio artístico-cultural del antiguo reino Nazarí de Granada. Se trata de una iniciativa privada del artista Miguel Ruiz Jiménez, actualmente destinada a la exposición permanente de las obras de arte de su autoría y al desarrollo de eventos exclusivos. En las visitas culturales los visitantes son guiados por estos espacios arquitectónicos donde está expuesta actualmente la colección de La Loza Dorada, las reproducciones únicas a tamaño real de Los Vasos de la Alhambra y una mega escultura de diez metros de altura por doce de ancho, que una vez terminada superará las 30 toneladas de peso, El Hombre Arco. El Pabellón de las Artes incorpora también a su amplia oferta de servicios, la organización propia de eventos musicales como los Golden Nights of Flamenco. Manténgase informado sobre las fechas disponibles
3. Kitty Harri's Sculpture Garden
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
A not-for-profit association for the promotion of art and music. A Sculpture Garden with up to 200 sculptures from international artists set in a Botanical Garden, often featuring live Baroque music. Open only by appointment - please contact by phone or email to arrange a date and time.
Reviewed By CandisT_12 - Fareham, United Kingdom
Spent a lovely couple of hours here, terrific views over the area, lots of great sculptures, each one telling a story, love bar area for wine and tapas...great value for money ..highly recommended... parking a bit of a nightmare but worth it
4. Museo Almazara La Erilla
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Almazara La Erilla is en ancient olive oil mill and olive oil press from the XV century, a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage List as the best-preserved complex of its kind in the Southern Europe. During the visit, our guests obtain a deep understanding of the entire process of olive oil extraction and learn all the most important facts about Spanish EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil).
Reviewed By miguel2304
Charming village outside Granada where the oldest well preserved oil mill in Europe is. Going back into the past, from the Romans to the Arabs way of storing, pressing and olive oil, understanding the process and valuing the subtle but remarkable taste of different olive oils during our interesting tasting afterwards. A good experience and very knowledgeable guides. Thank you.
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6. Villa Romana de Salar
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
The Roman Villa of Salar has managed, in a short period of time, to be a reference in Roman archaeology not only at a provincial level, but also at a regional level. It is a magnificent archaeological site from the 1st century D. C. with a wealth in materials which are in an exceptional state of conservation.
7. Science Park (Parque de las Ciencias)
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4.5 based on 1,679 reviews
An interactive science center and museum with more than 70,000 square meters dedicated to enjoy cultural leisure, smart fun and educational entertainment. Located at 15 minutes on foot from the historical center of the city, with more than 700,000 visitors a year, it has become established as the most visited museum in Andalusia. Nature, astronomy, mechanical games, optical effects or a journey inside the human body are some of the permanent contents of the museum for all ages. 27,000 m2 of green areas, 5,000 m2 of temporary exhibitions, rest area, free picnic and café-restaurant for having a good day. It also host the 'BioDomo', a space dedicated to the biodiversity of the planet that houses more than 200 species between animals and plants.
Reviewed By RayH1281 - Kettering, United Kingdom
This is a delight to visit, full of interesting things to do for all ages, highly recommended during a visit to Spain.
8. Museum of Alhambra
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4.5 based on 1,325 reviews
Monday Closed
Reviewed By MarkW55 - Castle Douglas, United Kingdom
One of the delights of the Alhambra is that there are so many interesting things to see. The museum and art gallery in the Palacio de Carlos V is excellent with some superb paintings, beautifully displayed. Entry is free if you have an EC passport. The 'bull ring' courtyard in the centre of the Carlos V comes as a bit of a surprise.
9. Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte
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4.5 based on 354 reviews
Reviewed By CSVR2019 - Andalucia, Spain
We highly recommend the caves museum. It’s done nicely and you can clearly see how the gypsies lived. You get a 30 page folder in your language which guides you through the place. We liked it more than the Alhambra.
10. Cueva Museo
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
During this visit we are going to visit three caves. The first cave is decorated in the same style as the present cave houses of Purullena. The second cave is decorated in the style of the middle of the last century. Everything is very simple and the furniture very old. The third cave is an ethnologic al museum with several farm tolos and other pieces used in our área during many years. The third cave has a viewpoint from where you can see the whole village. It is a very unique landscape.
Reviewed By mistymagz - Witheridge, United Kingdom
We loved this museum it was very interesting and refreshingly cool in the August heat. There is amazing history here, photos, memorabilia, really dating back. The way of life was rustic but charming, and relatively simple. They worked so hard but are still smiling in the photos (some of them). A real community feel here. The caves are surprisingly the same temperature in the winter. Really worth a visit, and only €2.50 entrance.
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