{"id":12484,"date":"2025-06-10T07:36:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T07:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alhambra-entradas.org\/?p=12484"},"modified":"2025-06-10T07:36:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T07:36:43","slug":"corral-del-carbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alhambra-entradas.org\/en\/corral-del-carbon\/","title":{"rendered":"Corral del Carb\u00f3n: History and Preservation of the Nasrid Alh\u00f3ndiga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is the Corral del Carb\u00f3n and why is it so special?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Corral del Carb\u00f3n <\/strong>is the only Nasrid alh\u00f3ndiga that has been fully preserved in the Iberian Peninsula. Built in the 14th century, it served as a warehouse for goods and a lodging place for merchants. Its original name was al-Funduq al-Yadida, which means \u201cNew Alh\u00f3ndiga.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A glimpse of its history: from the 14th century to the present day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nasrid origins and commercial functions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Commissioned by King Yusuf I before 1336, the Corral del Carb\u00f3n was located next to the Alcaicer\u00eda and the Great Mosque, serving as an inn and marketplace for merchants arriving in Granada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transformations after the Reconquest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After the Christian conquest, it was granted to Sancho de Arana in 1494. Later, in 1531, it was transformed into a corral de comedias (a courtyard theater), and eventually became a residential tenement, where coal was stored \u2014 hence its current name, Corral del Carb\u00f3n. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restoration and preservation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Declared a National Monument in 1887, it was restored by Leopoldo Torres Balb\u00e1s between 1929 and 1931. In 1992, Rafael Soler M\u00e1rquez carried out a new restoration, and in 2006, further work was done to clean and consolidate the facade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Architecture and details you can\u2019t miss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The impressive facade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The entrance is marked by a large pointed horseshoe arch, adorned with muqarnas and an inscription from Surah 112 of the Qur\u2019an. Above it, a twin-arched window and a wooden eave complete this architectural gem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Detail<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Inner courtyard and its galleries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The nearly square central courtyard is surrounded by three levels of galleries. In the center, a stone basin was used for pack animals to drink water. The upper rooms served as lodging for the merchants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Corral del Carb\u00f3n today: culture and tourism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today, the Corral del Carb\u00f3n is home to the City of Granada Orchestra and the El Legado Andalus\u00ed Foundation. Its courtyard hosts concerts, theatrical performances, and cultural events, especially during the summer months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical information for your visit<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Opening hours and admission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Corral del Carb\u00f3n is open to the public every day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Admission is free, allowing access to the courtyard and a room for temporary exhibitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 If you want to enjoy the full experience with explanations in different UNESCO World Heritage neighborhoods, you can book an accredited guided tour of the Albaic\u00edn and Sacromonte <\/a>through our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get there?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Located in the heart of Granada, on Mariana Pineda Street, it is easily accessible on foot from the Cathedral or Plaza Nueva. You can also reach it by city bus, using the lines that run along Gran V\u00eda or Plaza Isabel la Cat\u00f3lica. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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