Title

The Corral del Carbon (Corral of Coal).

Caption

Granada, Andalusia, Spain. The Corral del Carbon (Corral of Coal). Architectural detail. It is one of the most important buildings preserved from Granada's Nasrid period. It has had many uses throughout the history. The Corral del Carbon was built in the 16th century as a Khan, in the middle of the commercial area. After 1531 it was called as Corral del Carbon because of its use as storage for coal. In the 16th century was adapted for Casa de Comedias (House of Comedies). From 17th century onwards it was transformed into small apartments with a central courtyard. At present is a cultural center.

Date

2000

Credit line

Photo12/UIG/PHAS

Reference

UMG21A15_220

License type

Rights managed

Available size

68,9Mb (3,2Mb) / 18,5in x 14,5in / 5540 x 4344 (300dpi)

Keywords

14th century 16th century 17th century Andalusia Corral del Carbon Corral of Coal Granada Iberian Peninsula Islamic Iberia Middle Ages Muslim Nasrid alhondiga Nasrid period New Alhondiga Spain Spanish architectural architecture building coal history islamic literature medieval theatre