Monastery of San Jerónimo
Real Monasterio de San Jerónimo
The first monastery built after the fall of Granada. The gilded altarpiece and richly painted walls of its church are considered masterpieces of Spanish Renaissance art.
Construction of the monastery began in 1504. The church was completed by Diego de Siloé and houses the tomb of Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, known as the Great Captain. The main altarpiece is layered and gleams with gold, while the vault and walls are covered with painted reliefs. The two cloisters have orange trees, and nuns still live here and sell homemade sweets. Tickets cost about 5 euros. The monastery is in the northwest of the city centre, about a 10-minute walk away.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–13:30 and 15:00–18:30
Nearby sights
- Basilica of San Juan de Dios
- Granada Cathedral
- Royal Chapel of Granada
- Alcaicería
- Calle Calderería Nueva
- Corral del Carbón
- Calle Navas Tapas Street
- Plaza Nueva