Basilica of San Juan de Dios
Basílica de San Juan de Dios
A Baroque basilica dedicated to Saint John of God, founder of the Order of Hospitallers, where gold decoration covers almost every surface and earns it the nickname 'Church of Gold'.
The basilica was built in the 18th century and holds the relics of Saint John of God, who laid the early foundations of the modern hospital in Granada. Almost all of the altar, dome and walls are covered in gilded wood carvings and murals. The reliquary behind the high altar is even more lavish. Tickets cost about 5 euros and include an audio guide. You can climb to the side aisle for a close look at the reliquary. The basilica is in the north of the city centre, about a 10-minute walk from the cathedral.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–13:00 and 16:00–19:00 (per on-site conditions)
Nearby sights
- Monastery of San Jerónimo
- Granada Cathedral
- Royal Chapel of Granada
- Alcaicería
- Calle Calderería Nueva
- Corral del Carbón
- Plaza Nueva
- Calle Navas Tapas Street