S.A.I. Catedral Metropolitana de la Encarnación

The Cathedral of the Incarnation serves as the principal church in Granada, spanning 116 meters long and 67 meters wide with five naves supported by twenty pillars. Multiple side chapels line the central space and lead toward a grand main choir area.

Construction started in 1518 on the site of a former mosque following the Christian reconquest of the city. Diego de Siloe later took over the works and transformed the original Gothic plan into a Renaissance project.

The main chapel contains a collection of religious artworks, including stained glass, sculptures, and paintings by Spanish artist Alonso Cano from different periods.

The church opens Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 18:30 and on Sundays from 15:00 to 18:00. Wheelchair access remains limited due to the historic construction and several steps inside the building.

The three entrance doors bear the names Ecce Homo, San Jerónimo, and El Perdón and display relief work with religious representations. The facades combine figures and symbols of Faith and Justice in detailed stonework.

Location: Granada

Inception: 16 century

Architects: Alonso Cano

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Length: 116 m

Width: 67 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Fee: Yes

Charge: 5 EUR

Address: Pl. de las Pasiegas, s/n, Centro, 18001 Granada, Spain

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-18:30; Sunday 15:00-18:00

Phone: +34958222959

Website: http://catedraldegranada.com

GPS coordinates: 37.17599,-3.59904

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:37