Royal Chapel of Granada

The Royal Chapel of Granada is a popular tourist attraction for those interested in Spanish history and architecture. The crypt is located beneath the Cathedral of Granada, built in the 15th century. The crypt contains the tombs of many Spanish kings and queens, as well as other important figures in Granada’s history. In this blog post, we will take a tour of the Royal Crypt and explore some of its most interesting features.

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Caption: Cathedral and royal chapel granada

The Royal Chapel is part of the monumental complex that includes the Cathedral of Granada and the church of the Sagrario, in the heart of the city.

The first thing you will notice when you enter the royal chapel cathedral of Granada is the ornamentation of the walls and ceilings. The crypt was designed to be a royal burial place, so it is filled with symbols of power and wealth. You will also see many beautiful sculptures and paintings, which were created by some of Spain’s most famous artists.

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Caption: Royal Chapel of the Granada Cathedral

Its architecture is framed within the late Gothic or Elizabethan style and was built by order of the Catholic Monarchs in 1504 with the purpose of being the place where they were buried.

However, the monarchs died before its completion, so they had to be buried in the meantime in the Convent of San Francisco de la Alhambra, now converted into a Parador Nacional de Turismo, a luxury hotel.

Charles V, being already emperor, respected the wishes of his grandparents and, in 1521, took charge of moving their coffins to the chapel as soon as it was finished.

In addition, Charles V converted the Cathedral of Granada and Royal Chapel into the Royal Pantheon of the Spanish Habsburgs with the burial of his parents, Philip the Handsome and Joanna the Mad, his wife and their descendants.

However, Philip II later moved almost all the remains to the Escorial Monastery, leaving the Catholic Monarchs, Philip and Juana, and the Infante Miguel de Paz, grandson of Isabella and Ferdinand, in Granada.

Guided tour of the Cathedral and Royal Chapel of Granada

Visiting the Cathedral of Granada and Capilla Real is a must in the city. Our guided tour will allow you to get to know the Royal Chapel and appreciate the grandeur of its funerary monument in detail. You will also see different items of the time and personal objects, such as the crown and scepter of Queen Isabella or the sword of Ferdinand, among others.

You can also enjoy the Madrasa, the first public university of Al-Andalus and the only one that retains a large percentage of its polychrome.

The visit culminates at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, the first Renaissance-style cathedral in Spain.

Entradas Granada Cathedral and Real

Below, we detail the price of the Cathedral of Granada and Royal Chapel:

Royal Chapel Ticket Price

Individual tickets: 5 €.

Children under 12 years old: 0 €.

Students up to 25 years of age (accredited) / different capacities: 3’5 €

Granada Cathedral Ticket Price

Children up to 12 years of age (accompanied by a family member and not applicable to school groups): Free of charge.

Schools in Granada and province (Consult conditions): Free of charge.

Single ticket: 5 Euros