Top 10 Important Religious Institutions in Granada - 2023

Updated Sep 2023

No.1
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Alhambra
4.6/5
724 Reviews

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Granada
933m from downtown

"Beautiful, full of history. can spend hours here. recommend a guide for sure. visit the buildings and the gardens."
Highlights: The Alhambra has stood in Granada since the Middle Ages and is a stunning masterpiece from any angle. The Alhambra is mainly composed of the Alcazaba Castle in the fortress part, the Nasiris Palace and the Generalife Palace as the summer palace. In addition, climb the observation tower at the west end, and you can overlook the whole city of Granada with the cathedral as the center. Nasrid Palace The main core of the Alhambra Palace is the Nasrid Palace where the palace is located. Whether it is a dome decorated with exquisite stalactites or the Koran carved on the wall in Arabic, it is better. It presents the prosperity of the former palace. Entering the palace, the first thing that catches your eye is the Maxuar. The four large pillars in the hall are decorated with stalactites. This was originally the trial hall for the trial of prisoners. From here, pass through the Cuarto Dorado, where the main gate of Torre de Comares is located, to arrive at the El Patio de Arrayanes, which is divided into two by a square pond surrounded by a grove of Eros trees. The green of the trees and the white marble buildings contrast. Opposite the atrium stands the Gemares Tower, which houses the Gremares Hall where foreign envoys are received. Continuing on the Lion Palace, you will come to the Palacio de Leones, which is part of the king's residence and the essence of the Alhambra. The Lion Palace was built in the 14th century, and the water-spraying clock in the center of the courtyard is decorated with 12 lion statues, from which the Lion Palace got its name. The Harem Palace, which surrounds the Palace of the Lions, has an elegant cloister with 125 marble columns decorated with arabesque carvings. The Saladedoshermanas in one corner of Harlem Palace is even more beautiful, with its honeycomb-like ceiling decorations. Of course, don't forget to take a look at Washington Irving's bedroom at the end, where the great writer wrote Memories of the Alhambra. Next to the Palace of Carlos V, there is a palace of Carlos V with a different architectural style. The palace was built after the Christian Restoration Movement. The whole palace is square and has an amazing circular double inside. The courtyard, supported by 32 columns. It houses green pots from the 14th to 15th centuries and religious paintings from the 16th to 18th centuries. Acazaba Castle To the west of the Serres Palace is the Acazaba Castle, which is the remains of an ancient fortress in the Alhambra Palace, which looks like a labyrinth from a distance. The underground part is a dungeon where prisoners are imprisoned, and the middle level is the knight's quarters and stables. Climbing to the observation tower at the west end, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful city of Granada and the Albayzin district with the cathedral as the center. From the Generalife Palace to the courtyard of the Generalife Palace, the whole courtyard is centered on the summer palace built in the 14th century. You can see roses, sage and jasmine flowers through the towering cypress tree avenues. A splendid garden. The unique pools in the courtyard are everywhere. In the midsummer, the sound of water rippling is heard, and the whole person also cools down. The Summer Palace is a small building consisting of two towers, small and chic. Climbing up the tower, you can see the white houses in the Albayzin district.
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No.2
Paseo de los Tristes
4.0/5
2 Reviews

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Granada
823m from downtown

"The street - by the river, past old churches and houses - is just below the Alhambra, and several restaurants and cafes have opened outdoor seating areas below some verandas. Some tourist attractions are more touristy and some are more upscale, but none are cheap. But who cares - an afternoon coffee break, a hot afternoon beer or a simple, plain snack because these are all your thoughts!"
Highlights: The Road of Sadness is a leisure trail in the center of Granada. Walking along the trail, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the city. There are also various shops and cafes along the way. You can go in and take a rest when you are tired.
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No.3
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Royal Monastery of St. Jerome
4.3/5
25 Reviews

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Granada
547m from downtown

"It takes almost hours to look closely at each sculpture that embellishes the monastery. For centuries people have realized that these presences fill your life with hope. The picture cannot fully explain the area as every centimetre of the church is covered by a painting or sculpture, and just a cursory look is not enough. Four euros, be sure to see! Walk around outside the church, other places outside the church are developed, with various treasures inside."
Highlights: This exquisite and ornate building in the center of Granada is a Catholic monastery inaugurated in 1504, some 600 years ago. The monastery was moved here from the monastery of the two Catholic popes on the outskirts of Granada. It mixes Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles. The altar of the central chapel depicting the Assumption of the Virgin uses a lot of exquisite relief technology, which is luxurious. The end of Islam was the cause of the common struggle of two Catholic popes, and the coffin of Marshal Córdoba, who played a major role in the battle for the dominion of Granada, is also housed here. In the hinterland of the monastery, there are two graceful and luxurious courtyards, which are enough to make the tourists who pass through them revel in the elegant atmosphere of the monastery.
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No.4
Palacio de los Leones
4.7/5
59 Reviews

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Granada
825m from downtown

"The Naserius Palace in the Alhambra is mainly composed of four atriums (yards) and surrounding buildings; the lion atrium, with its simple Lion Fountain and exquisite arched corridor, becomes the highlight of the Alhambra Palace. The Lion atrium, built in the 14th century, covers an area of more than 710 square meters, is the main component of the King Sultan's residence. 12 stone lions are the fountains on the base and stand in the center of the courtyard (the lion atrium is named after it); surrounded by 124 palm-tree marble columns surrounded by rectangular arched corridors; The water of the fountain flows through the four channels that intersect across the ridge, and the ding ding ding flows to the corridor... Walking the corridor, the cute lions are in a state of snorting, the various stone carvings are exquisite and complicated, the structure is elegant and elegant... Easy to move, the scenery is charming."
Highlights: The Palace of Carlos V is located in the Alhambra. It was built in 1527 by Toledo architect Pedro Machuca. It is a magnificent Renaissance palace with a square overall shape. , but contains a stunning circular double courtyard supported by 32 columns. The palace can be viewed from different angles. At present, the second floor of the Palace of Carlos V is open to the public as an art gallery, which houses the works of well-known Spanish artists.
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No.5
Monasterio de la Cartuja
4.5/5
31 Reviews

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Granada
1.7km from downtown

"This Moorish building, located in the small southern Spanish town of Granada for more than 800 years, has undergone several generations of kings to form the current scale. Overlooking the entire city and the snowy mountains of Acazaba Fort, the geometric beauty is reflected in the ultimate Nasred Palace, the Generalife summer palace with a maze of water views, different styles, the same beauty, let me day like a dream."
Highlights: About two kilometers from downtown Granada, the Cartuja Monastery broke ground in the 16th century with the donation of Marshal Córdoba, and was not completed until the early 18th century. Inside the monastery's modest façades, the churiguera-style decorations can be found everywhere. The ornate and complex decoration of the monastery is also a major feature. Under the Spanish Baroque Churigra style, the atrium structure with beautiful cloisters is reminiscent of the imagination, white plaster carvings, curved golden stone pillars and vortexes in the chapel. Shaped and leaf-shaped wall decorations always give visitors a strange feeling of being in an exotic place.
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No.6
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Church of Santa Maria de la Alhambra
5.0/5
2 Reviews

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Granada
951m from downtown

"Spain... the Alhambra Palace, is a world heritage site. It is the last palace of the Arabs on the Ibilisi Peninsula. Also known as the Red Palace! The interior of the palace is quite exquisite. There are a large number of Arabic text carved into the walls, roofs. Outside the city, the snowy mountains and waters flow directly through the pipes to the important parts of the palace. The palace garden is full of flowers and has been pruned."
No.7
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Convento de San Jeronimo
5.0/5
2 Reviews

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Granada
633m from downtown

"St. Heronimo is a 500-year-old building with a large area and yellow-gray exterior walls. The monastery gardens are full of orange trees, and the oranges are very beautiful every golden autumn."
No.8
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Iglesia del Sagrario
4.9/5
14 Reviews

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Granada
159m from downtown

"The Holy Church is a cross-shaped building, Islamic style building, the church exterior is old and heavy, the interior is elegant and generous, there are exquisite murals, the church baptism pool is carved in white marble, very beautiful. recommend!"
Highlights: The Holy Church belongs to the same complex as Granada Cathedral and the Royal Chapel, and is a regular cross-shaped building. The baptistery of the church is carved from white marble in a Renaissance style. The church houses many important paintings from the 15th and 16th centuries.
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No.9
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Basilica de San Juan de Dios
4.5/5
4 Reviews

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Granada
539m from downtown

"This is a small church in Granara, the church is beautifully decorated, the whole church is simply synonymous with luxury, completely magnificent to indescribable, plus the event is lighting up, it is even more brilliant."
Highlights: San Juan de Dios Cathedral is a small church located in the center of Granada. The church is small in size but very popular, and its interior decoration is magnificent.
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No.10
Plaza Nueva
4.3/5
25 Reviews

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Granada
217m from downtown

"There are a lot of things to sell here, but is it Spanish style, eat a lot, but you must see if there are more locals, tourists do not go, I have eaten a pizza shop, hungry, but things are unpalatable to death, eat 2 mouth can not eat, Later, I ate 4 euros of paella in an alley. It was delicious, but it was a little small. You are from Plaza yourself. This is a quite good place. The square is very large. There is no need to line up and the price is cheaper."
Highlights: As the transportation hub of Granada, many city bus lines converge here.
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