Located near the top of the Albaicin, Palacio de Dar al Horra translates as Home of the Honest. The 15th century palace has served several purposes through the centuries and is thought to have been the official palace of Zirid King Badis and the home of the mother of the last Sultan of Spain. Later it was home to Catholic monarchs and since 1507 it has been a cloistered monastery. The palace and its gardens is an excellent example of Moorish architecture and design although less sumptuous that the Alhambra. Astronomy enthusiasts can admire a collection of instruments which demonstrates the progression of astronomy through the ages.
Palacio de Dar al Horra, Callejon de las Monjas Albayzin, 18008 Granada, Spain, Phone: +34-958-02-79-71