Sujet

The Corral del Carbon (Corral of Coal).

Légende

Granada, Andalusia, Spain. The Corral del Carbon (Corral of Coal). View of the facade, built with a large horseshoe arch. 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

Crédit

Photo12/UIG/PHAS

Notre référence

UMG21A15_222

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

49,2Mo (2,3Mo) / 31,6cm x 39,0cm / 3735 x 4603 (300dpi)

Mots clés

14th century 16th century 17th century Andalusia Corral del Carbon Corral of Coal Granada Iberian Peninsula Middle Ages Muslim Nasrid alhondiga Nasrid period New Alhondiga Spain Spanish arch architectural architecture art building coal conquest exterior facade history horseshoe arch islamic market medieval theatre