Square of the Cisterns
Square of the Cisterns is a park in Granada, Granada, Andalusia. Square of the Cisterns is situated nearby to the locality Realejo-San Matías, as well as near the quarter Albaicín.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Alhambra and Alcazaba of the Alhambra.
Alhambra
Photo: Bernd Untiedt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world.
Alcazaba of the Alhambra
Photo: Jebulon, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Alcazaba is a fortress at the western tip of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. Its name comes from the Arabic term al-qaṣabah, which became Alcazaba in Spanish.
Generalife
Photo: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra, CC BY 2.0.
The Generalife was a summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus. It is located directly east of and uphill from the Alhambra palace complex in Granada, Spain.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Albaicín and Sacromonte.
Albaicín
Quarter
Photo: Miguel303xm, CC BY-SA 2.5.
The Albaicín, also spelled Albayzín, is a neighbourhood of Granada, Spain. It is centered around a hill on the north side of the Darro River which passes through the city.
Sacromonte
Neighborhood
Sacromonte, sometimes also called Sacramonte, is a traditional neighbourhood in the eastern area of the city of Granada in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the six neighbourhoods that make up the urban district of Albayzín and borders the neighbourhoods of Albayzín, San Pedro, Realejo-San Matías, El Fargue and Haza Grande.
Square of the Cisterns
Latitude
37.17711° or 37° 10′ 38″ northLongitude
-3.59089° or 3° 35′ 27″ westElevation
759 metres (2,490 feet)Open location code
8C9R5CG5+RJGeoNames ID
11876093
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Spanish—“Square of the Cisterns” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Placeta De Los Aljibes”
- Spanish: “Plaza de los Aljibes”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Realejo-San Matías and Cruz de Lagos.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include The Alhambra and Wine Gate.
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