Historic Granada

This is a guided tour of two of the most emblematic monuments of Granada, the Royal Chapel and the Cathedral. Two different worlds represented by two different styles in architecture: Gothic and Renaissance. The tour will guide you through a decisive moment in the history of Granada, a period of profound social, economic and cultural change. It also includes a visit to the Monastery of La Cartuja and the city center.

Itinerary

Bus pick up at Palacio de Congresos (venue), Monastery of La Cartuja, Granada city center, Cathedral and Royal Chapel.

Duration

2 hours and a half

Description

One of the greatest masterpieces of Renaissance architecture from the XVI Century is Granada Cathedral, which was built on the grounds of the former Main Mosque.  When touring with our official guides and standing in front of the main façade of the Cathedral you will appreciate the majesty of this Renaissance building. It seems that time has stopped in this corner of the town. The tour will take you through the different periods of the Cathedral till the present day.

The Royal Chapel, attached to the Cathedral, equals it in beauty. This mausoleum has two sets of sepulchres made in pure white Carrara marble. This is where the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella and Ferdinand, as well as their daughter Joanna of Castile and her husband, are buried. Within the chapel you can admire the iron screen, one of the most outstanding pieces in Spain. The sacristy contains a small but impressive museum, with Isabella’s personal art collection.