Gate of the Pomegranates

In 1536, the Pomegranate Gate became the official entrance to the Alhambra Palace, and it was designed by the engineer Pedro Machuca, the same architect to whom the Palace of Carlos V is attributed. There are many metaphorical shapes on the door that symbolize peace and abundance, crowned with three large grains of pomegranate. which gave it its name, and this door had replaced another Islamic door, the remains of which can be seen on its right side.