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The Chancillería Real is a palace in Classicist style that was ordered by Felipe II in the XVI Century. It is located in Plaza Nueva, one of the most famous squares of Granada.
It has a Mannerist facade that was finished in 1576. It was built by Martín Díaz de Navarrete following Juan de Herrera´ s design. It presents double Corinthian pilasters, round arch and commemorative plaques and a great triangular gable over an upper balcony with the symbols of the justice and the strength and the Royal coat of arms. In the upper part of the building, there are stone balustrades and Ionic columns with lintel.
It is a Spanish geneological archive which takes from the XV Century to the XX Century, where you can find sacramental certificates, noble families´ wills, data about the clergy, the churches, history…
Today it is the head office of the Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Andalucía.
Built: XVI Century
Author: Francisco del Castillo "El Mozo"
Style: Renaissance
Category: Civil
Type: Chancery
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Would you like to know truly Granada?
In this walking tour: Albayzin and Sacromonte we will take a walk through the Granada's Historical districts. We will discover the Granada's history and the artistic details of its buildings.
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Opening times
Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 2.30 pm.
Prices
Free entry
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Would you like to know truly Granada?
In this walking tour: Albayzin and Sacromonte we will take a walk through the Granada's Historical districts. We will discover the Granada's history and the artistic details of its buildings.
Don't join us?
Can you imagine walking through Granada with a guide just for you and choosing your preference route?
Well, it is possible with these private routes. You can choose between the Historic Center and Albayzín, Albayzín and Sacromonte, or just one of these last two historic neighborhoods declared a World Heritage Site. For more than two hours you will enjoy an exclusive guided tour just for you and yours.
For your next visit to Granada, don't hesitate and book your private route.
There are two monuments, which are the most visited after the Alhambra, essential to truly understand Granada: the Cathedral and the Royal Chapel. They are a symbol of the history and transformation of the city and Spain after the conquest of Granada by the Catholic Monarchs.
Don't miss out on discovering all their details and book your guided tour. You will visit both buildings and the historic center with a guide who will explain how Granada changed between the 15th and 16th centuries.
You will learn anecdotes you never imagined. Additionally, tickets are included in the price.
Step into two of Granada’s most iconic landmarks: the Renaissance Cathedral and the Royal Chapel, resting place of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand.
Discover stunning art, historic architecture, and the legacy of Spain’s Catholic Monarchs. Uncover fascinating stories behind these sacred sites that shaped Spanish history.
Experience the grandeur and cultural heritage at the heart of Granada. Book your tour today and immerse yourself in the city’s religious and artistic treasures.
Skip the lines on this private tour of Granada Cathedral and the Royal Chapel with an expert guide.
Discover the beauty of Renaissance architecture and explore the artistic treasures inside.
Visit the tombs of Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, the Catholic Monarchs.
Learn the fascinating stories behind these iconic landmarks and their role in Spain’s history.
Enjoy a personalized experience at your own pace, fully immersing yourself in Granada’s religious and cultural heritage.
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This Free Tour is ideal to discover the most emblematic places of the Granada city centre.
You will visit places as outstanding as Plaza Nueva, the Royal Chapel, the Cathedral, Alcaicería, or the Albaicín Bajo.
Do not pay anything now and put the price at the end of the route.
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A perfect free tour to understand how changed Granada at the end of 15th Century after Catholic Kings conquest is walking through the historical neighbourhoods. A tour guide will carry to you to stroll the labyrinth and stoned streets of the Albaicin and the picturesque gypsy Sacromonte. Both neighbourhoods are declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
You'll fall in love of Granada and its leyends from the best Alhambra viewpoints.
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