Palace of Charles V

Palacio de Carlos V

palace in Granada

#5 in Granada / #312 in Spain

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The Palace of Charles V in Granada, Spain, is a Renaissance building located within the famous Alhambra complex. Commissioned by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V in the 16th century, the palace was designed by architect Pedro Machuca. Its most distinctive feature is the circular courtyard at its center, an architectural rarity in Spanish Renaissance structures. The exterior of the palace is characterized by its robust, square shape and classical motifs, reflecting the influence of Italian Renaissance architecture.

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