Granada Cathedral
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
A bright yellow Catholic cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption beside Central Park, the most iconic landmark in Granada.
The cathedral was begun in the 16th century. It was burned in 1856 by the American adventurer William Walker and rebuilt, with completion around 1915. Its neoclassical facade has four domes and twin bell towers, and its bright yellow exterior is the subject of the city's postcard images. Entry to the church is free, and for a small fee you can climb the bell tower for views over the old city's red-tiled roofs and Lake Nicaragua. It stands on the east side of Central Park, connected to the pedestrian street Calle La Calzada, and it looks most beautiful in the evening under the lights.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–18:00 (please keep quiet during Mass)
Nearby sights
- Parque Central (Parque Colón)
- Convento y Museo San Francisco
- Mi Museo
- Calle La Calzada
- Iglesia La Merced
- Iglesia de Guadalupe
- Iglesia de Xalteva
- Malecón & Centro Turístico