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It is one of the most important monuments in Baroque style in Spain.
It was built in 1517, by a donation made by Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba (The great captain).
As a result of the combination of numerous styles, the construction was so long. Its Plateresque façade consists of a round arch over which there is a vaulted niche with the image of the Virgin inside by Juan García de Pradas in the XVI Century, and Renaissance cloister, with paintings of Carducho and Sánchez- Cotán.
Its church is a beautiful temple from the end of the XVIII Century, with only one nave divided into four bays.
In the chancel which is covered by a Baroque oval dome, the Major Altar should be highlighted; it is a golden wooden altar-baldachin, carried out by the sculptor Francisco Hurtado Izquierdo (XVIII) that houses an Assumption of the sculptor José Mora.
Its marvellous Chapel of the Tabernacle, by Francisco Hurtado Izquierdo, was built in the first quarter of the XVIII Century and is finished off with a dome painted by Antonio Palomino. In the space between two columns there are sculptures of St. Joseph and St. Bruno by José Mora, the Magdalene (by P. Duque Cornejo) and St. John the Baptist (by J. Risueño).
The sacristy is also from this time, it was started in 1713 by an unknown master.
It is rectangular, covered by a barrel vault with four different bays and with a Baroque oval dome.
It seems that the small cloister was carried out by Brother Alonso de Ledesma, in the middle of the XVI Century, as well as the church and the great cloister that was ruined in the middle of the XIX Century.
Built: XVI – XVIII Centuries
Author: Anónimo
Style: Baroque
Category: Religious
Type: Monastery
Two key monuments of the Granada’s History after its conquest by the Catholic Kings are without doubt the Monastery of the Cartuja and the San Jerónimo’s one. The first monastery is one of the best examples of the Spanish and Andalusian baroque architecture, which preserve inside paintings from featured artist like Juan Sánchez Cotán.
The Monastery of San Jeronimo is highlighted jewel from Spanish Renaissance. Its main altar is decorated with images of saints, heroes, mythological figures, historical figures and angels in honor of “the Great Captain”, who was buried in the church cruiser. In addition, in one of the cloisters of the Monastery of San Jerónimo resided the wife of Emperor Carlos I, Isabel of Portugal.
All of this and much more you’ll get to know in this private tour along with an official tour guide and in a private group.
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Would you like to know truly Granada?
In this walking tour: Albayzin and Sacromonte we will take a walk through the Granada's Historical districts. We will discover the Granada's history and the artistic details of its buildings.
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Two key monuments of the Granada’s History after its conquest by the Catholic Kings are without doubt the Monastery of the Cartuja and the San Jerónimo’s one. The first monastery is one of the best examples of the Spanish and Andalusian baroque architecture, which preserve inside paintings from featured artist like Juan Sánchez Cotán.
The Monastery of San Jeronimo is highlighted jewel from Spanish Renaissance. Its main altar is decorated with images of saints, heroes, mythological figures, historical figures and angels in honor of “the Great Captain”, who was buried in the church cruiser. In addition, in one of the cloisters of the Monastery of San Jerónimo resided the wife of Emperor Carlos I, Isabel of Portugal.
All of this and much more you’ll get to know in this private tour along with an official tour guide and in a private group.
4 reviews
Would you like to know truly Granada?
In this walking tour: Albayzin and Sacromonte we will take a walk through the Granada's Historical districts. We will discover the Granada's history and the artistic details of its buildings.
Don't join us?
8 reviews
A perfect free tour to understand how changed Granada at the end of 15th Century after Catholic Kings conquest is walking through the historical neighbourhoods. A tour guide will carry to you to stroll the labyrinth and stoned streets of the Albaicin and the picturesque gypsy Sacromonte. Both neighbourhoods are declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
You'll fall in love of Granada and its leyends from the best Alhambra viewpoints.
7 reviews
Tired of traveling with your luggage? Don't worry, here you can book your storage service in the heart of Granada. You'll leave your backpack or suitcase in a safe place, with expert staff who will help you make the most of the city.
All you have to do is leave your luggage and continue your route through Granada freely.
The perfect Alhambra experience is to visit it with an expert guide. For added comfort, it’s ideal to go in a small group. Here’s your chance by booking this guided tour.
Choose whether you want to visit in the morning or afternoon during the available time slots, and don’t worry about tickets.
The guide will handle them and confirm the exact time your tour will begin. The Nasrid Palaces are included in the itinerary.
The Alhambra is a palatial city with different areas, each serving a unique function. In addition to the Nasrid Palaces, it preserves its military Alcazaba, its Gardens, and the Sultan’s retreat palace, the Generalife.
This tour includes access to the Alcazaba, the Generalife, and its Gardens, as well as the Palace of Charles V.
Don’t miss this incredible journey through the history of the Alhambra and Nasrid Granada, guided by an Official Guide. Admission is also included in the price.
In Granada you can't miss the opportunity to take a guided tour of its great monumental jewel: the Alhambra. You choose the time of the day you want to do it and the guide will adapt to it, taking care of buying the tickets.
You will enter the incredible Nasrid Palaces where you will be amazed and even more with the explanations of the guide.
Also in other areas such as the Alcazaba or the Generalife. When you finish the visit, you have the option to end your experience with a typical Nasrid menu.
27 reviews
This Free Tour is ideal to discover the most emblematic places of the Granada city centre.
You will visit places as outstanding as Plaza Nueva, the Royal Chapel, the Cathedral, Alcaicería, or the Albaicín Bajo.
Do not pay anything now and put the price at the end of the route.
4 reviews
Would you like to know truly Granada?
In this walking tour: Albayzin and Sacromonte we will take a walk through the Granada's Historical districts. We will discover the Granada's history and the artistic details of its buildings.
Don't join us?
8 reviews
A perfect free tour to understand how changed Granada at the end of 15th Century after Catholic Kings conquest is walking through the historical neighbourhoods. A tour guide will carry to you to stroll the labyrinth and stoned streets of the Albaicin and the picturesque gypsy Sacromonte. Both neighbourhoods are declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
You'll fall in love of Granada and its leyends from the best Alhambra viewpoints.
7 reviews
Tired of traveling with your luggage? Don't worry, here you can book your storage service in the heart of Granada. You'll leave your backpack or suitcase in a safe place, with expert staff who will help you make the most of the city.
All you have to do is leave your luggage and continue your route through Granada freely.
The perfect Alhambra experience is to visit it with an expert guide. For added comfort, it’s ideal to go in a small group. Here’s your chance by booking this guided tour.
Choose whether you want to visit in the morning or afternoon during the available time slots, and don’t worry about tickets.
The guide will handle them and confirm the exact time your tour will begin. The Nasrid Palaces are included in the itinerary.
The Alhambra is a palatial city with different areas, each serving a unique function. In addition to the Nasrid Palaces, it preserves its military Alcazaba, its Gardens, and the Sultan’s retreat palace, the Generalife.
This tour includes access to the Alcazaba, the Generalife, and its Gardens, as well as the Palace of Charles V.
Don’t miss this incredible journey through the history of the Alhambra and Nasrid Granada, guided by an Official Guide. Admission is also included in the price.
In Granada you can't miss the opportunity to take a guided tour of its great monumental jewel: the Alhambra. You choose the time of the day you want to do it and the guide will adapt to it, taking care of buying the tickets.
You will enter the incredible Nasrid Palaces where you will be amazed and even more with the explanations of the guide.
Also in other areas such as the Alcazaba or the Generalife. When you finish the visit, you have the option to end your experience with a typical Nasrid menu.
27 reviews
This Free Tour is ideal to discover the most emblematic places of the Granada city centre.
You will visit places as outstanding as Plaza Nueva, the Royal Chapel, the Cathedral, Alcaicería, or the Albaicín Bajo.
Do not pay anything now and put the price at the end of the route.
