San Jerónimo Monastery - One of the Best Works of Gil de Siloe

The Monastery of San Jerónimo was the first monastery to be built in Granada after the city was conquered by the Christians, and its foundation dates back even before the city was taken by the Catholic Monarchs.


Here was buried the Great Captain.

Construction of the Monastery of San Jerónimo

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 Jerónimo 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.

Ticket Prices of the San Jerónimo Monastery

Opening Hours of the San Jerónimo Monastery

Winter (November to March):

Summer (April to October):

In the San Jerónimo Monastery mass is held every Sunday in the church at 10:00, and monday to saturday at 9:00.

Where to Eat Near the San Jerónimo Monastery

Gloria Benedetta Italian food

Attentive service and affordable prices. They offer homemade quality dishes such as stuffed gnocchi and apple caramel desserts. They also offer take-away pizzas with fresh dough and a variety of toppings. Discounts are available on certain days of the week.

Betula Nana

Charming restaurant with a delicious and thoughtfully crafted menu. Quality ingredients and unique dishes like lean meat, chocolate cake, French mussels, and good wine recommendations. Cozy atmosphere and a small, regularly changing menu.

Reverso gastrobar

They serve tasty fusion dishes like Russian-Japanese salad, skirt steak, patatas bravas, and tacos. The portions are generous, the service is friendly and quick, and the place feels cozy and roomy even when it’s busy.

Location and How to Get to the Monastery

You can reach the Monasterio de San Jerónimo by taking city bus route 25, bus stop 'Cran Capitan'. You can also take buses U2 and U3, which have stops nearby.

Address: Calle Rector Lopez Argueta 9, Granada. Telephone: 958 279 337.

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