Location: Province of Granada
Top Things to do in Province of Granada
Things to do in Province of Granada, Andalucia: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
There’s an Arabic inscription that captures the essence of Granada in a few words: “There is nothing so sad as to be blind in Granada.” The perspicacity of this declaration becomes obvious as soon as you penetrate the austere walls of the Alhambra and take in the full majesty of the architecture, carvings and fountains of the Nasrid palaces. Your ticket (which should be bought well in advance following the instructions on the attraction’s website) also affords entry to the Renaissance Palace of Carlos V and to the exquisite gardens of the Generalife. If you are celebrating a special event, or are in the market for a splurge, you can stay in the lovely Parador, right on site. Make your way down into the city via the atmospheric old quarter of the Albaicin, with its tiny craft shops and restaurants, and head for the Cathedral and Royal Chapel. Also plan a visit to the crypt for the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, the instigators of Spain’s imperial adventures to the New World and beyond. It’s worth making the short journey out of town to visit the Monasterio Cartuja, a fabulous Carthusian monastery in the baroque style. Admirers of the poet Lorca should make the effort to visit the Casa-Museo Federico Garcia Lorca in Fuente Vaqueros, about 11 miles from the city centre.
Restaurants in Province of Granada
1. Iglesia De La Encarnacion
2. 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!
3. 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!
4. Iglesia de San Miguel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
5. Guadix Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By BubaJ - Tbilisi, Georgia
A marvelous cathedral in the centre on this very special town. The time spent in the church will be remembered for long - we were lucky to be given a lovely presentation of the cathedral history by the charismatic priest and then to climb to the bell chamber to enjoy a breathtaking view of the town. A great place, not to be missed if you are in Guadix.
6. Iglesia de la Encarnacion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By cubanita2012 - Florida, United States
The church is unique in its architecture and style, baroque style, neoclassic, it was really simple but inviting to see this church. If you are visiting Montefrio, you have to make this stop and enjoy the view it has.
7. 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!
8. Iglesia de San Ildefonso
9. Camarin de Nuestra Senora del Rosario Coronada
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
10. Santa Maria Colegiata
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