Isabel la Catolica Square in Granada - Impressive Fountain and a Statue of Queen Isabel

The Plaza Isabel la Católica (Isabel Católica Square) is located at the confluence of Gran Vía de Colón and Reyes Católicos street, right next to Plaza Nueva.


It was built in 1962, and it was necessary to demolish some very beautiful and old buildings, including the first Post Office building.

The plaza was constructed to establish a connection for traffic flow between the new Paseo del Salón and the Realejo neighborhood.

Later it was brought from the Paseo del Salón and the bronze sculpture that presides over it was installed here.

This monument, dedicated to Capitulations of Santa Fe, represents the moment when Christopher Columbus reached an agreement with Queen Isabella the Catholic for his expedition to the Indies.

It is the work of the Valencian artist Mariano Benllure, who completed it in 1892 to commemorate the fourth centenary of the discovery of America.

Unfortunately, some buildings were constructed in this square, such as the one with the mirrors, which spoiled the surroundings.

The church in the background belongs to the Convent of the Discalced Carmelites or Monastery of San José, founded in 1582, and is located in the Plaza de San Juan de la Cruz.

How do you get to Isabel la Católica Square in Granada?

Isabel la Católica Square is situated in the center of Granada.

You can either walk or take a Granada city bus, such as lines 4, 8, 11, 21, 33 (Gran Vía / Catedral stop).

Alternatively, you can take a minibus from the Alhambra, such as lines C31 or C32.

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