Abadía del Sacromonte
GranadaThis abbey, inspired by El Escorial, was built in the 17th century. It was as an important cultural and religious centre. It was commissioned by the Jesuit Archbishop of Granada Pedro de Castro Cabeza de Vaca y Quiñones to the [...]
Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Las Angustias
GranadaBuilt in the late 17th century, this basilica houses the image of the patron saint of the city, Nuestra Señora de las Angustias. It is a beautiful seated sculpture of Our Lady holding Christ in Her arms. Originally there was [...]
Capilla Real
GranadaThe Catholic Kings, who saw Granada as a symbol of the unity of Spain and the Christian kingdom, ordered this Royal Chapel to be built as their final resting place.
Capilla Real Museum
GranadaThis museum is situated in the Sacristy of the Royal Chapel and is connected to other important buildings, including the Lonja (where you enter the museum), the Cathedral and the Iglesia del Sagrario church. The museum is mainly made up [...]
Cathedral of Granada
GranadaThe Cathedral of Granada is the first Renaissance church in Spain and is one of the finest examples of its type. The Catholic Kings began building it in 1492, intending for it to echo the Gothic style of the Cathedral in Toledo.
Cathedral of Granada Museum
GranadaThis museum is located in what was the Chapter House of the Cathedral. Here jewellery and religious ornaments, mainly from the 16th century, are on display. The museum also contains original drawings used in the building works, as well as [...]
Guadix Cathedral
GuadixThis beautiful cathedral was built between the 16th and 18th centuries in pure Renaissance and Baroque styles. It was built on the site of a former mosque and of the old Gothic cathedral.
Hospital y Basílica de San Juan de Dios
GranadaThe church, now classified as a basilica, is located next to the hospital (1552) and was built between 1737 and 1759. The floor plan of the building is in the shape of a Latin cross – a single nave with [...]