The legacy of Isabella the Catholic

The legacy of Isabella the Catholic

Isabella the Catholic died in Medina del Campo on 26 November 1504, when the Queen was 53 years old. This event put an end to three decades of her reign, framed by a figure full of history, life and work.She was one of the most important women in the history of Spain....
The sacristy of the Cathedral of Granada

The sacristy of the Cathedral of Granada

The sacristy of Granada Cathedral is accessed through a Renaissance doorway designed by Diego de Siloé and engraved with the effigies of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. In the central oval there is a representation of the Virgin Mother with the Child Jesus on her...
The Holy Caves of the Sacromonte Abbey

The Holy Caves of the Sacromonte Abbey

The Santas Cuevas are the origin of the Abadía del Sacromonte. The complex was built in different phases, with its most characteristic elements being built in the 17th century. These include the chapels of the Santas Cuevas, the priests’ residence, the...