Catedral de Granada

"After the conquest of Granada by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492, the city began to acquire a more Christian appearance due to the large buildings designed by monarchs. The most ambitious project was a large Gothic cathedral with a royal chapel to house the remains of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand (the Catholic Monarchs). Although its construction was scheduled for 1506, the sudden death of Queen Isabella two years earlier led to the construction of the Royal Chapel to serve as her tomb. For this reason, work on the Cathedral of Granada did not begin until 1523. The foundations of the chapel were laid in the former main mosque of Granada. After the death of its main architect, Diego de Siloé took over the work and changed its entire previous design to build a majestic Renaissance cathedral. Siloé, who was also in charge of building the Monastery of San Jerónimo, designed a large temple with five naves and two 80-meter towers. In the end, only one of them was built, measuring 50 meters. The Granada Cathedral was completed in 1704. One of the most impressive parts of the temple is its façade, designed by Alonso Cano in the mid-17th century. It is made up of a large arch with three other interior arches and high-relief images of Our Lady and other religious figures. Visiting the Granada Cathedral is to enjoy art in all its forms. The arches of the ceiling, the altarpieces, the columns that separate the naves, the sculptures in the chapel, the stained glass windows... It is impressive to walk through the interior of the Granada Cathedral, paying attention to every detail. It is worth mentioning that the remains of Alonso Cano and Mariana Pineda (a Spanish liberal heroine of Granada origin) are located in the Granada Cathedral. One of the great attractions of the Granada Cathedral are its fifteen chapels. Many of them house authentic artistic treasures, such as paintings and sculptures by local artists. The main chapel stands out, which was designed to be the pantheon of the Habsburg dynasty and houses paintings by Alonso Cano."

"The Catedral de Granada, also known as the Cathedral of the Incarnation, is a stunning example of Spanish Renaissance architecture. Construction began in 1523 and continued for over 180 years, resulting in a grand facade and an impressive interior with beautifully detailed chapels and altars. The cathedral's concise white structure and classical decorations are incredibly spectacular. It stands out as one of my favorite cathedrals in Europe! Tickets are available at the entrance, granting access to the main areas of the cathedral. I also bought a beautiful limited edition etching painting at the cathedral shop. There are plenty of amazing artworks capturing the unique charm of Granada."

"Catedral de Granada is over 500 years old and is the second largest religious site in Granada after the Alhambra. It's ornately decorated in a Spanish renaissance style. Entrance is 5 euros and includes an audio guide - the audio guide wasn't our favourite but it depends on your interests! Entrance to the Royal Chapel is ticketed separately so bear that in mind if you want to visit both."