The Mexuar is a section of the Nasrid palace complex in the Alhambra of Granada, Spain. It served as the entrance wing of the Comares Palace, the official palace of the sultan and the state, and it housed various administrative functions. After the 1492 conquest of Granada by Christian Spain the building's main hall was converted into a chapel, though many of the Christian additions were later removed during modern restorations. The palace's two main courtyards were also put to other uses and only their foundations remain visible today.
The Council Hall of the Mexuar
The Sala del Mexuar (Council Hall) in 1913, with some features of the Christian chapel still visible on the far wall before they were removed in modern restorations
View of the Mexuar today from the west: remains of the two courtyards are visible in front of the Sala del Mexuar (Council Hall) at the back.
View of the Patio del Mezquita from the west
The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world, in addition to containing notable examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture.
Alhambra
Panorama of the Alhambra from Mirador de San Nicolas. From left to right: Generalife, Veleta mountain, Nasrid Palaces, Palace of Charles V, and Alcazaba
Night view of Alhambra from Mirador de San Nicolas
Panorama of the Alhambra