Archivo de la Real Chancillería de Granada

The Archivo de la Real Chancillería de Granada is a specialized repository that collects and organizes legal documents from the Royal Court system. The building contains thousands of document bundles and volumes arranged into distinct sections, with study spaces and equipment designed for research work.

The institution grew from a royal court system that had handled legal matters for centuries. In the early 1900s it was formally recognized as a public heritage site and transferred to government care to preserve the documents.

The collections document how courts and notaries operated in the region, revealing daily disputes, property transfers, and family arrangements of earlier centuries. Visitors exploring the records get a sense of how people organized their legal affairs and resolved conflicts through written documentation.

The building offers dedicated reading and study areas with professional staff available to help locate materials. Visitors should plan ahead and check which collections are accessible, as materials are managed on a rotating basis.

During the Spanish Civil War, portions of the collection were destroyed to manufacture paper pulp, resulting in permanent loss of historical records. This tragedy underscores how vulnerable archives can be during upheaval and makes the surviving materials especially significant.

Location: Granada

Inception: 1904

Website: http://juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/archivos/realchancilleria

GPS coordinates: 37.17486,-3.59564

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21