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The Royal Chapel is located in the heart of the historic center, next to the Cathedral, on Calle Oficios. It is the mausoleum of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, as well as their daughter Joanna I and her husband Philip the Handsome. Infante Miguel de la Paz is also buried here.

The Royal Chapel is located in the heart of the historic center, next to the Cathedral, on Calle Oficios. It is the mausoleum of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, as well as their daughter Joanna I and her husband Philip the Handsome. Infante Miguel de la Paz is also buried here.

Construction of the Cathedral began in 1523 under an initial Gothic design led by Enrique Egas. In 1528, Diego de Siloé took over and transformed the project into a grand Renaissance masterpiece, making it one of the most important cathedrals of the Spanish Renaissance. Construction continued into the 18th century, and its Baroque façade was designed by Alonso Cano in 1667. It is the first great Renaissance cathedral in Spain and a masterpiece of Spanish art.

The Royal Chapel of Granada was commissioned by the Catholic Monarchs in the early 16th century and chosen as their personal pantheon. Beneath its vaults rest Isabella and Ferdinand, along with Joanna the Mad and Philip the Handsome. Above are the tombs of Isabella and Ferdinand, carved in Carrara marble. Below, you can descend to the crypt to see their coffins. Tickets can be purchased for entry to the Royal Chapel only or a combined ticket that also includes admission to the cathedral: https://ticketsgranadacristiana.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

It cannot be visited

The sculpture "El Instante Preciso" (The Precise Moment) rises above the center of the attic of the main façade of Granada's City Hall. The work was commissioned to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the city's founding. The horse rides on three legs resting on three golden spheres, its tail flapping in the wind. A naked, blindfolded rider sits on its rump, holding the reins in its left hand and a fourth golden sphere in its right. The work, made of patinated and polished bronze, is the brainchild of the Tarifa artist Guillermo Pérez Villalta. According to its creator, it represents happiness, a triumphant, perfect, and balanced moment; but also the fleeting moment we only perceive once it is over and the blindfold is removed.

Constructed predominantly in the Neo-Mudéjar style, the building draws heavily on Granada's Islamic heritage, with intricate patterns, geometric motifs, and arabesque details reminiscent of the splendor of the Alhambra and other Moorish landmarks. This deliberate homage to the city's Islamic past underscores its continuing influence on Granada's identity and aesthetic traditions.

Granada Cathedral is considered a jewel of the Spanish Renaissance and a must-see in the city. Unique architecture: a fusion of Gothic and Renaissance styles, with contributions from Diego de Siloé and Alonso Cano. Highlights include the Porte del Perdón (Forgiveness Portal), the Main Chapel, and the Plateresque choir stalls.