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Royal Chapel of Granada

Calle Oficios, Granada, Andalucía

Description

The Royal Chapel of Granada was built in the early 16th century as the burial place for Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand, the "Catholic Monarchs" whose marriage and joint rule marked the unification of Spain. It was designed in Isabelline Gothic style and follows the same model as the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes in Toledo. The Royal Chapel contains the graves of Isabel and Ferdinand, Joanna of Castile "the Mad" (Queen of Castile and Aragon, and her husband), and Philip I of Castile "the Handsome", King (through his wife) of Castile. In the crypt, there is also the sarcophagus of the infante Miguel da Paz, Prince of Portugal, grandson of the Catholic Monarchs, who died as a child.

Access & Transport

Address: Calle Oficios The monument is next to the Cathedral, at the center of the old town. There are bus stops next to it along Gran Vía de Colón with 'Plaza del Carmen - Ayuntamiento' along Reyes Catolicos another option.

Instructions & Recommendations

Visitors should dress conservatively. There is a free audio guide that can be downloaded on mobile phones. We suggest combining this with a visit of the Granada Cathedral next to it

Meta review

This is one of the most popular cultural attractions in the city but reviews are a little mixed. Whilst visitors acknowledge it is beautiful inside and out, a mausoleum "worthy of kings", it is also quite expensive considering the size of the monument and the time one typically spends inside. The no-photo policy is also a cause of irritation for many.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. The entrance fee helps preserve this historic building, part of the city's cultural and historical heritages.

Conclusion

Excellent opportunity to learn more about the Castilian-Aragonese Catholic Monarchs and the period around the "Reconquista" of Granada + some religious art as a bonus, but at current entry price this isn't very good value.

Key positive

Interesting historical background

Key negative

A little expensive

Suitability

No religious denomination restrictions. Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on Good Friday, 25 Dec and 01 Jan

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:0h 45m

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 18:30

Tuesday10:00 - 18:30

Wednesday10:00 - 18:30

Thursday10:00 - 18:30

Friday10:00 - 18:30

Saturday10:00 - 18:30

Sunday11:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Free visits on Wednesday from 14h30 to 18h30 (booking required)
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€5
Adult
13 - 64
€5
Child
3 - 12
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Reduced price for students <26yrs old is 3.5€.

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