Puerta de la Justicia
Granada, Spain

Located on the southern wall of the Alhambra complex, the Justice Gate or the Gate of the Esplanade, is one of the main entrances to the complex.

 

The Justice Gate consists of a brick horseshoe arch on the exterior facade with Islamic symbols carved into the keystone of the arch including the well-known key symbol carved into the arch. The Gate, built by Yusuf I of Granada was completed in 1348/749 AH.

 

On the interior facade of the Gate, the horseshoe vaulted arch with inscriptions dates the construction to Yusuf I of Granada and was also completed in 1348/ 749 AH.



Sources:


"La Alhambra Y El Generalife." Gate of Justice. Alhambra of Granada. Accessed July 22, 2019. http://www.alhambra-patronato.es/index.php/Gate-of-Justice/329 M5d637b1e38d/0/.

"Justice Tower - Charles V Palace and Surrounding Areas." Alhambra De Granada. Accessed July 22, 2019. https://www.alhambradegranada.org/en/info/charlesvpalaceandsurroundingareas/justicetower.asp.

Location

Granada, Spain

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Part of Site

Events

1348 completed

Style Periods

1232-1492

Variant Names

Puerta de la Explanada
Original
Justice Gate
Translated

Site Types

military

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