Chapiz House (Granada)
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The Chapiz House is an architectural complex formed by two Moorish houses from the 16th century. In ancient times, they were part of an Arab palace. This complex is located in the Albaicín Quarter, on the corner of Sacromonte road, right on the Cuesta del Chapiz, in honour of the Moorish Lorenzo el Chapiz, who later rebuilt these homes in the 16th century and is the reason why they have their name.
These homes were expropriated in 1571, becoming part of the patrimony of the Castilian kings, and later converted into neighbourhood homes. Finally, in 1929, they became the property of the state and then were subjected to extensive restoration under the command of the famous restorer Leopoldo Torres Balbás.
Note that these are two homes that share a bay, which is why they are usually referred to as singular and not plural.
Part of the floor plan and certain accesses and areas that were later part of the restoration are still preserved from the original architectural layout.
The Nasrid architectural peculiarity that made these two homes look like one is part of the rich artistic legacy of Muslim Spain and is considered the final phase of brilliant Moorish architecture after the reconquest.
Due to its enormous heritage, artistic and historical value, the Chapiz House was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest. Since 1932, it has been the headquarters of the School of Arab Studies of Granada.
These homes were expropriated in 1571, becoming part of the patrimony of the Castilian kings, and later converted into neighbourhood homes. Finally, in 1929, they became the property of the state and then were subjected to extensive restoration under the command of the famous restorer Leopoldo Torres Balbás.
Note that these are two homes that share a bay, which is why they are usually referred to as singular and not plural.
Part of the floor plan and certain accesses and areas that were later part of the restoration are still preserved from the original architectural layout.
The Nasrid architectural peculiarity that made these two homes look like one is part of the rich artistic legacy of Muslim Spain and is considered the final phase of brilliant Moorish architecture after the reconquest.
Due to its enormous heritage, artistic and historical value, the Chapiz House was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest. Since 1932, it has been the headquarters of the School of Arab Studies of Granada.
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