CATHEDRAL

Situated right in the center of Granada having its entrance at Gran Vía de Colón, this temple is considered to be the first Renaissance church in Spain. The building was built by the Main Mosque and was begun in 1505, following the plans from the architect Enrique Egas, but they were soon changed to others in Renaissance style by Diego de Siloé.

The Cathedral, with five naves with transept ambulatory, was initially planed as a Gothic project. The works, continued by Diego de Siloé since 1563, made of this temple the most purist example of the Spanish Renaissance. Most notable is the Main Chapel, the most important place in the temple, not only because of its dimensions but also because of its Renaissance ideals consistency from the centralized plan, the wonderful dome and the main arch which was planed to be the Arch of Triomph of the monumental entrance to the Emperor Charles V’s tomb.

Tickets:
At the ticket Office or with the City Pass.

Mondays to Saturdays:      10.45h-13.30h      16h-20h

Sundays and religious festivities:                   16h-20h