Alcázar Genil
The Alcázar Genil is a Muslim-era palace in the city of Granada, Spain. It was originally called al-Qasr al-Sayyid ("the palace of the lord") and is located beside the River Genil outside the city walls. Today, only a pavilion of the palace is preserved. It currently houses the Francisco Ayala Foundation.
| Alcázar Genil | |
|---|---|
Exterior of the remaining pavilion of the Alcázar Genil | |
| Former names | al-Qasr al-Sayyid |
| General information | |
| Type | palace |
| Architectural style | Moorish |
| Coordinates | 37°09′53.2″N 3°36′1.9″W |
| Completed | 1218–19 CE |
| Renovated | 14th century, expanded in 1892 |
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