The history of Granada is full of glorious pages: first the Moors dominated here, after them came the Reconquista Spaniards, in a word, the quiet life of the city and the local population can not be called. But at the end of the 15th century, having once again got to the new rulers, the Spaniards, Granada acquired its own pompous Cathedral. Which was built, which is not surprising for those times, on the site of the mosque.
However, they have not regretted the internal decoration of the funds, it fully corresponds to the status of the main cathedral of Granada. The interior is an exquisite vaults, white carved columns surrounded by wall paintings of famous artists; all this is abundantly gilded.
To the cathedral adjoins the Royal Chapel, perhaps the largest tomb in Spain. Today the remains of Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon are deservedly buried here. Why deservedly? If the first was the patron and sponsor of Columbus in his travels, the second became famous for having won Granada from the Moors.
Coordinates
Address: Gran Via de Colon, 5
Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 10.45-13.30, 16.00-20.00 / Sun: 16.00-20.00 (March-August), Mon-Sat: 10.45-13.30, 16.00-19.00, Sun: 16.00-19.00 (September-February)
Entrance - 4 EUR (cathedral), 3.5 euros - royal chapel.
The Cathedral of Granada |
Cathedral of Granada at night |
Interior of the Cathedral of Granada |
Entrance to the Cathedral of Granada |
The organ of the Cathedral of Granada |