Location: Granada
Top Things to do in Granada
The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Granada, Andalucia
The Alhambra citadel of Granada is one of the most famous buildings in Spain: a Moorish fortress with grand archways and delicate ornamental mosaics. Step backwards in time as you wind through the ascending cobblestone streets of Albayzin. You’ll be rewarded with beautiful views from the Mirador San Nicolas. Granada’s nightlife is vibrant and varied, thanks in part to its student population. Hit the bars of Calle Elvira or, for a quieter outing, the traditional tea rooms of La Calle de Las Teterias.
Restaurants in Granada
1. Iglesia del Sagrario
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
During the moorish centuries in Granada, the mayor mosque of Granada stood exactly here! With the conquest of Granada by the legendary Catholic Kings, the old "Aljama Mosque" (the "Friday Mosque", in English) was Cristianized and converted into the "Iglesia del Sagrario" ("Church of the Holy Tabernacle"). In the 18th century, after the construction of the magnificent Cathedral of Granada, the old converted mosque was demolished and the construction of a new Church was started by Francisco de Hurtado Izquierdo, the same architect of the city's Cathedral. The construction took decades and finally, in 1759, the new "Iglesia del Sagrario" was opened. It is a beautiful Church, with not so many visitors as it is overshadowed by the neighboring Cathedral. Please check its visiting hours before going. Moments of silence, prayer and confidence await you! Enjoy!
2. Basilica de San Juan de Dios
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,153 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Frankly speaking, we were not expecting much, but our guide insisted so much and there we went. And thanks God we did! The "Basilica de San Juan de Dios" is absolutely awesome! Its construction, between 1737 and 1759, was funded by the devotees of the Hospitalier Order to house the remains of "San Juan de Dios", its founder. The baroque Basilica is fully decorated, with gold and silver works of art prevailing in its interior. Take your time and enjoy the Basilica, with its impressive façade, statues, images, paintings and carvings. Just above the main altar, on an upper crypt, a solid silver urn contains the holy remains and relics of "San Juan de Dios", Patron Saint of Granada. Unmissable! Enjoy!
3. Parroquia de San Matias
4. Iglesia de Santo Domingo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By toby187 - Wrexham, United Kingdom
The interior is amazing, especially the depiction of the last supper on the right as you enter. Opening hours for the interior are understandably limited, so make sure you try and adjust your day to fit in a visit - you won't be disappointed!
5. Iglesia de San Ildefonso
6. Camarin de Nuestra Senora del Rosario Coronada
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
7. Iglesia de los Hospitalicos o Corpus Christi
8. Iglesia de San Anton
9. Granada Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 253 reviews
It was commissioned by Queen Isabella on the site of the Main Mosque, which later on became the Santa María de la O Church. It was designed by Enrique Egas but was modified according the Renaissance style of Diego de Siloé. The construction works started at the beginning of the 16th century. It turned out to be a Spanish Renaissance masterpiece, praised by writers and historians. Its exterior structure is Gothic. The main facade was designed by Alonso Cano. The inside of the church is Renaissance on a Gothic floor plan, with chapels at the sides and a main chapel, a masterpiece by Siloé. The Cathedral treasure is kept in what used to be the Chapter Room. Today it holds ornaments and priceless treasures.
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
The Granada Cathedral is a spectacular sight! It's big on the outside. It's even bigger on the inside! And the architecture is also magnificent. Unlike other cathedrals which are built in the usual gothic style, this one was constructed in the so-called Spanish Renaissance style. It's a really beautiful building. We were lucky to go inside at a time when there was a service taking place. We were not able to take many photos but managed to get some! This is a sight which should not be missed. It's in the centre of the city with green spaces, many shops, cafes and restaurants all around.
10. Church of Santa Maria de la Alhambra
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