Aljibe del Rey

The Aljibe del Rey in the district in , Spain is a cistern dating from the 10/11th centuries. Built by the Nasrid rulers to provide water to their palace complex, al-Qaṣaba al-Qadīma, it is the largest cistern in the district.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: aljibe located in Granada, Spain
  • Also known as: “Aljibe Grande de la Alcazaba” and “Aljibe Viejo”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Alhambra and University of Granada.

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The is a palace and fortress complex located in , . It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and the only well-preserved palace from the medieval Islamic world. is situated 1 km southeast of Aljibe del Rey.

University
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The is a public university located in the city of , , and founded in 1531 by Emperor Charles V. With more than 60,000 students, it is the fourth largest university in . is situated 620 metres northwest of Aljibe del Rey.

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The 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 palace complex in , . is situated 1 km southeast of Aljibe del Rey.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Albaicín and Sacromonte.

Quarter
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The , also spelled Albayzín, is a neighbourhood of , . It is centered around a hill on the north side of the which passes through the city.

Neighborhood
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, sometimes also called Sacramonte, is a traditional neighbourhood in the eastern area of the city of 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.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Aljibe del Rey

Latitude
37.18164° or 37° 10′ 54″ north
Longitude
-3.59541° or 3° 35′ 44″ west
Inception
11th century
Levels
1
Open location code
8C9R5CJ3+MR
Open­Street­Map ID
way 879752967
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­reservoir_covered
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q126205867
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Centro de Interpretación del Agua and Placeta Cristo de las Azucenas.

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