Cathedral of Granada: opening hours, prices, history and how to buy tickets

Tickets to the Cathedral of Granada can be purchased and cultural visits can be made throughout the year, except during hours of worship and other religious celebrations. Visitors are warned of possible schedule changes unexpectedly and without prior notice. Please confirm schedules prior to the visit.

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Opening times of the Cathedral of Granada

Mondays to Saturdays: 10:00 to 18:15
Sundays: 15:00 to 18:15

Entrance fees and ticket prices for the Cathedral of Granada

- Individuales: 6€
- Menores de 12 años (acompañados de un familiar y no aplicable a grupos escolares): 0€
- Estudiantes (menores de 25 años con carnet de estudiante) / Capacidades diferentes (Con acreditación): 4.5€

*La tarifa se verá incrementada por unos gastos de gestión de 0,50€ en el caso de los tickets individuales y de un 8% en el caso de los combinados.

Audio guide service included through an app

RESERVAS GRUPOS ESCOLARES

Para la Visita de Centros escolares:

No es necesaria realizar una reserva previa para la visita de Catedral, ya que es un espacio bastante amplio y no hay problemas de aforo.
Basta con dirigirse a la taquilla del monumento el día que deseen hacer la visita, presentar un saluda del centro educativo, que indique los datos del mismo, el nº de alumnos y profesores.
Las entradas se pueden abonar en efectivo o con tarjeta de crédito. Al ser un grupo, un miembro del mismo abona la totalidad de las entradas. El precio es de 4.50€ para estudiantes , menores de 25 años, para el resto, 6€ por persona. Por cada 10 alumnos 1 profesor tendrá entrada gratuita, el resto pagaría 6€.

Para la Visita de Centros escolares de Granada y provincia:

No es necesaria realizar una reserva previa para la visita de Catedral, ya que es un espacio bastante amplio y no tenemos problemas de aforo.
Basta con dirigirse a la taquilla del monumento el día que deseen hacer la visita, presentar un saluda del centro educativo, que indique los datos y el nº de alumnos.
Los centros de Granada y Provincia tienen entrada gratuita, siempre y cuando cumplan unos requisitos; Que la visita se realice en horario lectivo (10h-15h) en periodo escolar y que los alumnos sean menores de 25 años.
Para cualquier otra duda o consulta escriban a info@catedraldegranada.com o llamen al 958 22 29 59

Visit rules

It is allowed to take pictures and video inside the Cathedral as long as it does not disturb those people who are in prayer.
During the liturgical acts, sightseeing inside the temple is not allowed.
It is forbidden to drink beverages and consume food inside.
It is necessary to keep silence and dress with decorum inside the temple.
Please turn off your cell phone out of respect for those who are in prayer.
Discover your head when entering the temple.
Smoking is not allowed on the premises.
It is not allowed to enter the Cathedral with pets except guide dogs.
Minors must be properly accompanied by adults, do not allow them to run around the Temple.
The Cathedral closes at 18:15 from Monday to Saturday and on Sundays at 17:45.
Luggage and backpacks are not allowed in the Cathedral.

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About CATEDRAL

The Cathedral of Granada is one of the must-see sights in our city, a place where you can enjoy art in its purest form thanks to the fusion of styles, the dimensions of its plant and its spectacular facade.

It is currently located in the heart of the city, being one of the most imposing monuments of Granada and a masterpiece of the Spanish Renaissance.

History of the Cathedral of Granada

The history of the Cathedral begins on May 21, 1492. On this date is created the chapter and founded the Cathedral, dedicated to Our Lady of the Incarnation, provisionally installing its headquarters in the first instance in the Royal Mosque of the Alhambra.

In October 1494 the first transfer of the Cathedral took place, the chapter and the headquarters were moved from the Alhambra to the temple of Santa Maria in the Realejo and then to San Francisco Casa Grande. Alexander VI, in 1502, authorized a new and definitive transfer.

Despite the express wishes of Queen Isabella, the old mosque did not meet the conditions to house with decorum the new cathedral headquarters, opening the way for the idea of building a large temple of new plant in the center of the city starting with the Royal Chapel.

Also, the Cathedral of Granada acquires all its historical meaning from the imperial city project of Charles I of Spain. The Emperor wanted to continue the actions initiated in 1492 by his maternal grandparents, the Catholic Monarchs.

A masterpiece of the Spanish Renaissance

The Cathedral of Granada has a monumental facade, the work of Alonso Cano, and inside houses a grandiose altarpiece. Its Main Chapel is a great jewel of the Spanish Renaissance, which can be seen from its central nave.

It has an unusual circular choir, perhaps derived from the Italian's idea of a "perfect building". The three large arches on the facade offer a spectacular prelude to the cathedral.

Numerous chapels are enclosed in its side naves, which represent different periods and styles with exceptional works of art, where we can highlight the altarpiece of the Virgen de la Antigua, first patron saint of Granada.

Enjoy the beauty of the Cathedral of Granada

The two current organs are the work of Leonardo Fernández Ávila, completed in 1744 (organ on the Epistle side) and 1749 (organ on the Gospel side). They are two splendid instruments with different musical characteristics.
The stained glass windows of the Cathedral are the work of Teodoro Pascual and are considered the best collection of the entire 16th century.
In the Sacristy you can find the Immaculate Conception by Alonso Cano, considered by experts to be the best version of the Virgin child.

You can now purchase your ticket to the Cathedral of Granada online on our official sales page of the Archdiocese of Granada Book your visit to this wonderful Christian monument today.

More information in: https://catedraldegranada.com/