Last updated on 20 July 09
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Generalife Garden

  5.0/5 (2 ratings)

Gardenvisit Editorial

The Court of the Long Pond (Patio de la Acequia) is perhaps the most photographed garden feature in Europe. It has pavillions at both ends, an arched gallery on the third side and a high wall on the fourth side. The Court, with echos of a Roman peristyle garden, or a cloister, has jets of water arching over the Long Pond. It is sweet, calm, beautiful and, apparently, timeless. But today's ground level is half a metre above the Arab level of c1250, which was temporarily uncovered in 1959. The Arab garden had a central canal and a Persian division into four parts. 'Generalife' is translated as 'garden of the architect'. Like the Generalife Palace, the gardens are much altered but remain lovely.
Address - Granada, Andalucia, Spain
Opening times - All year, Daily, 9.30am to 8pm or dusk
Admission - Entrance fee
Website - Visit the Generalife Garden website

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Recent Reviews

  • 4 months ago Katrina Underwood said

    Traditional Islamic patios some supported by borders of Myrtle bushes, countless fountains and water used in many differing formats, terraced gardens in an Italian style using cypress hedges such are the features of this outstanding and truly enchantinig garden.

    (5.0/5)
  • about 1 year ago Anonymous said

    I visited the Generalife and Alhambra in May last year and The Court of the Long Pond was my favourite. I recommend trying to get there early in the day to beat the crowds.

    (5.0/5)

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