Church of Santo Domingo in Granada - Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance Styles
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The Santo Domingo Church is one of the most impressive in Granada featuring several architectural styles
including: Baroque, Gothic and late Renaissance.
Construction of the Church
It was part of the Monastery of Santa Cruz. The construction work started in 1512 in the Gothic style, to which its arches and cellars correspond. The rest of its construction and decoration are Romanesque.
Construction was interrupted when the body of the church was finished, and was resumed in 1532 in Renaissance style.
The architect or construction director is not known.
In front of the church entrance there is a stone porch with three semicircular arches on Doric columns with the initials of Ferdinand and Isabella, their shield, the Emperor, and the motto "Tanto monta" in the centre.
Above the porch is a window with two arches, separated by a small column and adorned with sculptures
depicting the victories of Ferdinand and Isabella's.
To the right, near the bell tower and connected to the main entrance, the Convent was built.
Inside, there are five chapels on each side adorned with sculptures of great artistic value, such as the Holy Supper and the Virgin of the Rosary.
The famous Holy Supper procession leaves this church on Palm Sunday, as part of the city’s traditional Holy Week celebrations.
Opening Hours of the Santo Domingo Church
The Church of Santo Domingo of Granada is open during Mass times.Monday-Saturday: morning 9:00, afternoon 20:00.
Sunday: 10:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 20:00.
From July 1st to September 15th, there is no Mass at 13:00 on Sundays.
Location and How to Get to Santo Domingo Church
Address: Santo Domingo Church, Granada - Plaza de Santo Domingo 1.Telephone: 958 227 331.
You can reach the church by Granada city buses: route C30 and C32, bus stop 'Santo Domingo'.
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Little Baroque and Gothic styles church
A pretty small active church Located in Plaza Santo Domingo. The interior is decorated in Baroque and Gothic styles and has several side altars and beautiful paintings. Open only before Mass at 9, check the mass schedule.
In front of the church you can find the statue of Dominican priest Fray Luis de Granada.
Beautifiul portico and life size carving
The impressive the 16th Century building with an original facade, arched columns, the shields of the Catholic Kings Ferdinand and Isabella and frescoes decorating the portico.
Life size carving of the Last Supper on the right as you enter is remarkable. This church was part of the Santa Cruz Monastery. Located in the old Jewish neighbourhood of Realejo. Worth a quick visit.
