Alhambra hosts Maria of Hungary exhibition from 20 October

Alhambra hosts the Maria of Hungary exhibition in Granada from 20 October to 20 November 2026. The display, titled A Renaissance Princess: Maria of Hungary, is held at the Taller de Cordelería and is organised by the Patronato de la Alhambra y Generalife.

The exhibition sits within the current cultural programme at the monument and gives visitors a separate venue to explore Renaissance history alongside the main complex. Its dates place the presentation within the autumn travel period, with the final day falling on 20 November 2026.

Maria of Hungary exhibition runs at the Taller de Cordelería

The official programme describes the exhibition as a travelling display linked to the Routes of Emperor Charles V, a network recognised as a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe. It focuses on Maria of Hungary, the sister of Emperor Charles V, and presents her role as a patron of the arts.

The exhibition is not staged in the Nasrid Palaces or the Generalife gardens. Instead, the Taller de Cordelería provides the venue, giving the programme a distinct address within the wider cultural landscape associated with the Alhambra. The official exhibition programme lists the venue and the period from 20 October to 20 November 2026.

Alhambra setting connects the exhibition with Granada history

The exhibition adds a Renaissance subject to a site whose principal architectural identity is medieval Islamic and whose later history also includes Christian Renaissance interventions. UNESCO describes the Alhambra and the Albayzín as forming the medieval part of Granada, while the Generalife gardens lie to the east of the fortress and residence.

The UNESCO World Heritage property was inscribed in 1984 and has a listed area of 450 hectares. Its components stand on two adjacent hills separated by the River Darro, a setting that helps explain why the programme uses several historic places across Granada rather than treating the palace complex as an isolated building. The UNESCO World Heritage description records the relationship between the fortress, the Generalife and the surrounding medieval city.

The Patronato de la Alhambra y Generalife is the body responsible for the protection, administration and conservation of the monument and the Generalife. Its role links the temporary exhibition to the custodian that manages the wider visitor setting.

Visiting Alhambra: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The Maria of Hungary exhibition runs from 20 October to 20 November 2026 at the Taller de Cordelería.
• The exhibition venue is separate from the Nasrid Palaces and Generalife gardens, so the display does not by itself indicate a changed route through those attractions.
• The Taller de Cordelería is on Paseo de los Tristes, with access through the Puente de las Chirimías.
• Granada is in Spain, where Spanish is the official language and the euro is the national currency.

For visitors planning an autumn cultural stop, the exhibition provides a specific programme date and venue within Granada’s World Heritage setting.

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Frequently asked questions about Alhambra

When does the Maria of Hungary exhibition take place at Alhambra?

The exhibition runs from 20 October to 20 November 2026 at the Taller de Cordelería.

Where is Alhambra and how do you get to the exhibition?

The exhibition is at the Taller de Cordelería on Paseo de los Tristes, reached through the Puente de las Chirimías in Granada.

What is Alhambra?

It is a palatine city and fortress complex in Granada, included with the Generalife and Albayzín in a UNESCO World Heritage property inscribed in 1984.