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Elaborate 1500s mausoleum for Catholic royalty, including Ferdinand & Isabella, plus a museum.
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Wow! I enjoyed the chapel and the history around the place. Please be aware that prepaid tickets join the same line as those who still need to purchase a ticket. Don’t worry, it moves quickly (2 minutes and I was in the door).
I have been to the Royal Chapel three times and each time the experience has been special and spectacular. To see the see the tomb of the Catholic Kings (Isabel y Fernando) was fantastic. No video or photos are allowed therefore, I have none to upload..
Highly recommend for all to go there
Highly recommend for all to go there
What is it about our fascination with walking through tombs of deceased persons not related to us and even paying for the opportunity? As tombs go, the Royal Chapel of Granada was definitely above average and perhaps even impressive. The remains of the Spanish Catholic Monarchs are housed therein. Since the King and Queen were clearly involved in the planning prior to death, it was interesting to see how they eventually fashioned themselves in death.
This took a while to find and we had to ask at the cathedral in the end (left and left again as you go out of the cathedral entrance!) . The chapel contains the burial crypt of Ferdinand and Isabella plus Philip II and Joanna the Mad. No photos were allowed which was a real shame as there was some genuinely decent post Islamic marble carvings on the tombs. All info was audio guide only, as seems usual in Granada (and I completely understand why but it is still frustrating). The chapel was worth a 10 minute visit.
Amazing! I enjoyed spending 2 hours there admiring the stunning details. I booked tickets in advance which is a recommended option. You have also the option to book a guided tour
As Marta, our guide from Walk in Granada, said, this Church, The Royal Chapel was more significant than the great Cathedral itself and therefore delayed the Cathedral building which already took too long..
It is definitely impressive inside and you should visit it.
It is definitely impressive inside and you should visit it.
There are a couple of coffins here. I suppose it was Isabel la Catolica, Ferdinand, and their kids(?)
The building is big and there are many paintings, and sculptures, as well as rope, cape, and crown and everything revolves around Isabel and the royal family of Spain from back then. Nice place to visit but you have to be respectful and quiet during your visit!
The building is big and there are many paintings, and sculptures, as well as rope, cape, and crown and everything revolves around Isabel and the royal family of Spain from back then. Nice place to visit but you have to be respectful and quiet during your visit!
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