Discover the monumental and cultural richness of Granada
Granada strikes out with its historic richness. One of Spain's most visited cities, Granada contains many notable architectural and artistic monuments. The city is the see of an archbishop, and it is dotted with fine Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical churches, convents, monasteries, hospitals, palaces, and mansions. At the centre of the city stands Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria de la Encarnacion (1523-1703), containing the Royal Chapel (Capilla Real) with the tomb of Ferdinand and Isabella.
Granada perfectly exemplifies the historical heritage of both the Arab and Western European culture, escpecially with its monuments and districts. |