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The Cathedral of Granada - Cathedral of the Incarnation
Granada Cathedral History
Granada Cathedral was built by Queen Isabella immediately after the conquest of Granada on the site of the Mosque.
This temple is a masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance style.
Cathedral of Granada has impressive facades and a stunning interior with a grand altar and several chapels.
In the burial chamber are the tombs of the Catholic kings.
Carlos V, always respectful to the memory of his ancestors, made sure that
the Cathedral was built in accordance with desires of the Catholic kings.
The first stone of the Cathedral of Granada was laid in 1523 on the site of the ancient mosque.
Its architect was Enrique Egas, master of the Old Gothic School. These works, concentrating
on the foundations, lasted five years.
Egas was replaced by Diego of Siloam, another Spanish artist trained in Italy.
His first decision was to change the Gothic style of Granada Cathedral to the Renaissance style.
He persuade the King to change the style, which was possible because what built Egas was only the foundation.
And herein lies the skill of Siloe, to build a Renaissance cathedral on Gothic foundations.
Granada Cathedral has many chapels of different ages and styles, the most interesting being the chapel of Nuestra Senora de la Antigua.
The Cathedral of Granada was left incomplete in its facade. Of the two towers planned, only one was built one
and its height had to be lowered because the foundations for a Gothic cathedral could not resist the heavy mass of the tower.
Admission Prices Granada Cathedral
General: 3,50 euros
Disabled and Children under 10: free
Over 65 years: 2,50 euros
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Contact Details
Address: Gran Via de Colon 5, 18001 Granada.
In the heart of the city, next to Plaza Isabel la Catolica
Phone: 958 225 488
How to Get There
You can get to the Cathedral of Granada in a
Granada city bus:
Bus routes 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 adn 33, bus stop 'Gran Via 1'
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Opening Hours
March-August:
Monday - Saturday: 10:45-13:30 and 16:00-20:00 hours
Sundays and holidays: 16:00-20:00 hours
September-February:
Monday - Saturday: 10:45-13:30 and 16:00-19:00 hours
Sundays: 16:00-19:00 hours
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