Monaita Gate

Monaita Gate is a city gate in Granada, Granada, Andalusia. Monaita Gate is situated nearby to the square Placeta Antonina Rodrigo, as well as near Plaza de Los Yesqueros.

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Type: City gate
Description: cultural property in Granada, Spain
Also known as: “Puerta Monaita”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Alhambra and University of Granada.

Alhambra

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The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and the only well-preserved palace from the medieval Islamic world. Alhambra is situated 1 km southeast of Monaita Gate.

University of Granada

University

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The University of Granada is a public university located in the city of Granada, Spain, and founded in 1531 by Emperor Charles V. With more than 60,000 students, it is the fourth largest university in Spain. University of Granada is situated 450 metres northwest of Monaita Gate.

Gate of Elvira

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The Gate of Elvira is an arch located in Granada, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1896. It is located at the beginning of Calle Elvira, on the edge of the Albaicín neighbourhood. Gate of Elvira is situated 180 metres west of Monaita Gate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Albaicín and Sacromonte.

Albaicín

Quarter

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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

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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.