Historic Religious Sites
Granada’s religious heritage reflects its transition from Islamic to Christian rule, blending Nasrid, Mudéjar, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. This collection includes the Granada Cathedral, a monumental Renaissance achievement, and the Royal Chapel, the final resting place of the Catholic Monarchs. Notable sites like the Church of St. Ann feature bell towers converted from minarets, while the Cartuja Monastery showcases intricate Spanish Baroque ornamentation. From the cave-linked Sacromonte Abbey to the 15th-century Nasrid palace of Dar-al-Horra, these landmarks illustrate centuries of spiritual and architectural evolution.
Granada Cathedral
Historic Roman Catholic cathedral known for its Renaissance and Baroque architecture and status as a national monument.
Royal Chapel
Built in Isabelline style, this is an amazing jewel of architecture in the very heart of Granada.
Basilica of St. John of God
Even standing outside the basilica its sheer beauty will speak to you.
Cartuja Monastery
A place of unbelievable beauty. The interior is so decorated you don't know what to admire first – the detailed carvings, marble decorations…
Santo Domingo Church
This site has a lot of history that goes along with it. After all, you can see it in the mix of Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque…
Palacio Dar-al-Horra
Dar al-Horra is a former 15th-century Nasrid palace located in the Albaicín quarter of Granada, Spain.
Arab Baths of Granada
Bathe in history. Literally. The spa is amazing from architectural and cultural point of view, but the procedures offered…
Sacromonte Abbey
A fascinating site situated on the side of the "sacred mountain" full of caves (It's possible to take one of them to enter the abbey).
Corral del Carbón
The Corral del Carbón, originally al-Funduq al-Jadida, is a 14th-century historic building in the Spanish city of Granada.
Church of Santa Maria de la Alhambra
A small, but lovely church. It might seem austere from the outside but it hides a beautifully decorated Baroque altar inside.
Church of St. Ann
A unique church which combines Christian and Islamic aspects. Its belltower was originally the minaret of a former mosque on that site, but…
Santa Isabel la Real Convent
A 16th century monatery situated in a calm and peaceful part of the town.
Iglesia de San Pedro y San Pablo
A 16th-century church blending Mudéjar and Renaissance styles, featuring an impressive wooden coffered ceiling. Built on the site of a former mosque at the foot of the Alhambra, its facade is a notable example of Granadine Mannerism.
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