Royal Chapel of Granada

Royal Chapel of Granada

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Royal Chapel of Granada

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The Royal Chapel of Granada is one of the city’s most significant monuments and a powerful symbol of the end of the Middle Ages in Spain. Famous for housing the tombs of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, it’s a site of immense historical, artistic, and emotional value.

A Bit of History

Construction began in 1505 by order of the monarchs themselves, who wished to rest in the very city that marked the unification of Spain’s kingdoms. The building blends Gothic and Renaissance styles, and inside you’ll find the magnificent Carrara marble tombs and a small museum displaying the monarchs’ personal belongings.

How to Visit the Royal Chapel

Admission requires a ticket, available both at the entrance and online. You can also join a guided tour, such as those offered by Civitatis, which delve deeper into the chapel’s history and symbolism.

Why Were the Catholic Monarchs Buried in Granada?

The Catholic Monarchs chose Granada as their final resting place because of its historical importance: it was the stage for the 1492 conquest that brought the Reconquista to an end, marking the birth of a new, unified Spain.

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