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The Royal Monastery of St Jerome was founded by the Catholic Kings in 1492. It consists of a church, two cloisters with gardens decorated with fountains and orange trees, and several rooms. The façade and the tower belong to the first Renaissance.
It has a Latin cross plan with only one nave covered by Gothic vaults and side chapels. The transept and the Major chapel were carried out by Jacopo Florentino. Renaissance and Mannerist characteristics are reflected in the altarpiece of the Major Altar, from 1570- 1605.
It spreads out from the front of the apse to the vault and consists of four bodies built over an attic that flaunts several valuable sculptures, relieves and sculptures “in the round” that represents scenes related to Christ´ s life.
On its sides there are sculptures in kneeling position by Gonzalo Fernández de Córcova, known as the Great Captain, whose burial place is the crypt as well as his wife´ s, Doña María Manrique. The sculpture group of the Christ´ s funeral, by Florentino is amazing. The beauty of its courtyards and gardens, as well as its cloisters should be highlighted.
Built: XVI Century (1496- 1543)
Author: Enrique Egas, Jácopo Florentino, Diego de Siloé
Style: Gothic, Renaissance
Category: Religious
Type: Monastery
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General entrance ticket: 4 €.
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Two key monuments of the Granada’s History after its conquest by the Catholic Kings are without doubt the Monastery of the Cartuja and the San Jerónimo’s one. The first monastery is one of the best examples of the Spanish and Andalusian baroque architecture, which preserve inside paintings from featured artist like Juan Sánchez Cotán.
The Monastery of San Jeronimo is highlighted jewel from Spanish Renaissance. Its main altar is decorated with images of saints, heroes, mythological figures, historical figures and angels in honor of “the Great Captain”, who was buried in the church cruiser. In addition, in one of the cloisters of the Monastery of San Jerónimo resided the wife of Emperor Carlos I, Isabel of Portugal.
All of this and much more you’ll get to know in this private tour along with an official tour guide and in a private group.
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You'll fall in love of Granada and its leyends from the best Alhambra viewpoints.
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Do not pay anything now and put the price at the end of the route.
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It is the most emblematic monumental ensemble created over more than six hundred years by cultures as diverse as the Muslim, the Renaissance or the romantic.
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You will visit the Nasrid Monument in a reduced group along with an official guide who will explain all the History and Art of the eighth wonder of the world.
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One of the most genuine tablaos in Granada is the Tablao Flamenco Albayzín, located next to the Mirador (viewpoint) de San Cristóbal. Where you can see in live an authentic gypsy flamenco show with its most original dances. A spacious living room to enjoy this experience while having a drink or dinner, right in front of an incredible panoramic view of the Alhambra.
In addition, you can choose your ticket accompanied by a drink, dinner or a tour of the Albayzín and Sacromonte.
Don't miss out on your ticket when you visit Granada and experience the purest flamenco in the heart of the Albayzín neighborhood, a World Heritage Site.
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