SANTIAGO CORRALA
It is a very good example of the popular architecture of Grenadina in the 16th and 17th centuries. And a good starting point to discover the Realejo district. The term Corrala refers to the classic house of this period, organized around a central patio. These types of projects were created in the 16th century when the increase in the population following the reconquest created a crucial need for housing. Behind a facade without any particular ornament, the patio opened up, where the inhabitants shared some common spaces, such as the washhouses, of which traces can be seen, and were housed in high apartments with access to the patio through galleries. A structure made essential by the price per square meter. As a result of the need, many Muslim and noble houses were transformed into corralada at that time. Today, it is the headquarters of the University of Granada. Feel free to come through the door to attend conferences or concerts.
