San Jerónimo Monastery - One of the Best Works of Gil de Siloe
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Construction of the Monastery
The construction of the monastery of San Jerónimo began in 1496, , at a location called the Almoravid, which is now occupied by the hospital of San Juan de Dios.All the stones used for its construction were taken by the Kings from the Arab gate of Elvira.
Work on the church had been underway since 1513, although the foundation stone was not officially laid until November 5, 1519.
What to See in the Monastery of San Jerónimo?
The first courtyard of the Monastery of San Jerónimo features thirty-six semicircular arches adorned with shields bearing the initials of kings, the first Archbishop of Granada, and the monk Jeronimo Hernando de Talavera.
The second courtyard has short arches in the Gothic style.
The main attraction of the Monastery of San Jerónimo is the sacristy, which is one of the finest examples of Spanish Baroque.
The viewer is dazzled by the effect of light on the ornamentation created by Luis Cabello, who produced more than a thousand carvings.
In the Main Chapel, the marvellous Mannerist altarpiece stands out, having been restored in 2004.
The Monastery of San Jerónimo also houses one of Gil de Siloe's finest works, his beautiful altar.
During the Napoleonic Wars, the monastery was sacked and repurposed as a barracks by the French, resulting in the loss of most of its beautiful ornaments. However, the church tower was later rebuilt.
Opening Hours of the San Jerónimo Monastery
- From Monday to Sunday: 10:00 - 13:30 and 16:00 - 19:30.
- Mass is on Sundays at 10:00, daily at 9:00.
San Jerónimo Monastery Entrance Tickets
- The entrance fee for adults is 4 euros.
- Children under 10 years: free.
- Guided tours on Sundays at 11:00, price: 7 euros (including the entrance to the monument).
Location and How to Get to the Monastery
Address: Calle Rector Lopez Argueta 9, Granada. Telephone: 958 279 337.How to Get to San Jeronimo Monastery
You can reach the Monasterio de San Jeronimo by taking city bus route 25, bus stop 'Cran Capitan'. You can also take buses U2 and U3, which have stops nearby.hear your thoughts.
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Opinions about San Jeronimo Monastery of Granada
Not well-known hidden gem
San Jeronimo Monastery is not well-known hidden gem, probably better than the Cathedral. The interior of this Renaissance monastery is amazing: with a stunning church, the gold altar and beautiful paintings.
For me it’s the most beautiful church in Granada, a must place to visit. Most visitors do not know about this fascinating place.
The ticket costs 4 euros, worth every penny. You can also buy a guide in English for only one euro.
Totally stunning
If you look from the outside you would expect it to be simple, normal monastery. But when you enter the church, it is completely stunning: an amazing ceiling and chapel, beautiful painted walls, altar and orange grove garden.
It is the burial place of Gran Capitan, protector of the Reyes Catolicos and great military strategist. Has many paintings by well-known artists, the entire chapel is covered with frescoes.
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