Church of San Nicolás, Granada

The Mirador de San Nicolas is located in the Plaza Mariana Pineda. Translated as the viewpoint of Saint Nicholas’, it is perhaps the best place from which to enjoy a view across the picturesque city of Granada. Located amongst the foothills of Andalucía, Granada is one of the most historic cities in Spain, and perhaps in all of Europe. The city centre is immaculately preserved, and largely unspoiled by modern development. It is also a place of huge significance for architects and followers of religious history, as it combines Arabic architecture brought to the city by the Moorish invasion, and medieval Catholic churches built following the Reconquisition of southern Spain.

From the Mirador, you can see many of the historic buildings that fill the city’s skyline, including the world famous Alhambra building, constructed whilst the city was ruled by the Almohads. Other buildings visible from the Mirador include the Peinador of Reina, the Church of Santa Maria, and the palaces of Nazaries and Carlos V. The Greater Mosque of Granada, one of the city’s most prominent Muslim places of worship, can also be seen, as well as three towers – Coseas, Vela and Bermejas. Centrally located and with a bird’s eye view over many attractions, the Mirador de San Nicolàs is a great place to start a walking tour of Granada.