The Corral del Carbón, originally the Alhóndiga Nueva or Dar al-Wakala al-Jadida, was built in the early 14th century as a trading inn for merchants arriving in Granada, in Andalusia. It supplied lodging and storage for goods, especially silk, near the Alcaicería. After 1492 it was used as an inn and then as a store for coal, which gave it its present name. In the 16th and 17th centuries it housed a theatre, and by the 19th century it was a tenement. A restoration from 1930 returned it to a monument. The brick and stone facade has a horseshoe arch with carved decoration, and the courtyard retains three galleries around a central fountain.
| Admission | Free |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily about 09:00–20:00 |
| Address | Calle Mariana Pineda, s/n, 18009 Granada, Spain |
Why it matters
The only surviving Nasrid caravanserai (alhóndiga) in Spain, once the trading hub of Granada's silk and goods market.
Location
Calle Mariana Pineda, s/n, 18009 Granada, Spain
37.1752, -3.5977 View on map
Highlights
- Nasrid horseshoe arch
- Three wooden galleries
- Courtyard fountain
- Silk trade past
Tips for visiting
- Free entry
- Combine with the Alcaicería
- Visit in the morning
- Photograph the entrance arch
- Allow 20 minutes
When to visit
Morning.
Accessibility
Courtyard is level; the galleries have stairs.
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Frequently asked questions
What does alhóndiga mean?
A merchants' inn and warehouse.
Is it free?
Yes.
Is it original?
Largely, with restored galleries.