ALCAZABA / ALCAZAR by LoriPori
This is the military zone of the complex and is one of the areas open to visitors with an entrance ticket. The following areas may be visited: the Terrace of the Bucket Tower, the ramparts of the North Wall, the Arms Square ( Plaza de Armes ), the Terrace of the Arms Gate, the Watch Tower and the Gardens of the Ramparts ( Jardin de Los Adarves ).Dating to the 9th century, the ALCAZABA / ALCAZAR is a fortified stronghold that guarded the Palaces.
From the Tower "Torre de la Vela' great views of the city and Albaicin can be seen.
