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Monasterio de La Cartuja
This impressive Christian answer to the Alhambra is located about 2km from the city centre and was built between the 16th and the 18th centuries. Even though the origin design of the church was medieval style, it ended up completely baroque.
The interior of the church is quite surprising decorated with gold, silver and ivory.
As to the long construction period of the church, various artists worked on it. Most notable among them were Bocanegra and Sanchez Cotan.
You can reach the church with bus number 8 from Gran Via de Colon.
Opening times:
April October: Mon Sat: 10 am 1 pm and 4 pm 8 pm, November March: Mon Sat: 10 am 1 pm and 3.30 pm 6 pm.
Camino de Alfacar
18011
Granada
Tel: +34 95 8161932
Monasterio de San Jeronimo
This 16th century monastery is one of the grandest buildings designed by Diego de Siloe. About 500 meters from the cathedral is the burial place of the great captain, Gonzalo Fernandez de Cordoba, who used to be the right hand man of the Catholic Monarchs. The monastery was severely damaged by Napoleons troops.
Opening times:
Daily: 10 am 1.30 pm and 3 pm 6.30 pm.
Capilla Real
There is no doubt that this is Granadas most outstanding Christian building. It is the burial site of Catholic Monarchs Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon. The architect, Enrique Egas, began working on the Capilla Real in 1506, two years after the death of Isabella and till it was accomplished (fifteen years later), she was buried in the convent of San Francisco.
The underground crypt contains the coffins of the monarchs beneath a marble monument. The coffins are of Felipe El Hermoso, Ferdinand, Isabella, Juana la Loca and Miguel, who was the eldest grandchild of Ferdinand and Isabella.
Opening times:
April October: Mon Sat: 10.30 am 1 pm and 4 pm 7 pm, Sun: 11 am 1 pm and 4 pm 7 pm.
November March: Mon Sat: 10.30 am 1 pm and 3.30 pm 6 pm, Sun: 11 am 1 pm and 3.30 pm 6 pm.
Cathedral
This cathedral is one of the architectural highlights of Granada. Its construction began in 1521 and was completed only in the 18th century. The entrance to the cathedral is through a small door at the back. The main faηade faces Plaza de las Pasiegas with four support poles and was designed by Alonso Cano.Diego de Siloe designed Capillo Mayor, which is covered by a 45 meters dome.
Opening times:
April October: Mon Sat: 10.45 am 1.30 pm and 4 pm 8 pm, Sun: 4 pm 8 pm.
November March: Mon Sat: 10.45 am 1.30 pm and 4 pm 7 pm, Sun: 4 pm 7 pm.
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