Monastery of Santa Isabel la Real, Granada

The Monastery of Santa Isabel la Real stands on the Camino Nuevo de San Nicol谩s, next to San Miguel Bajo church. It was built on the site of Dar al-Horra, a former Moorish palace. It was founded by Queen Isabella of Castile following the conquest of Granada. The monastery was designed in the Gothic style, known locally as 鈥業sabella鈥檚 style鈥� due to its popularity with the Queen. It was completed in the 16th century, and bears her coat of arms on the entrance door.

The church鈥檚 interior is notable for several unusual items. These include a Mudejar ceiling above the nave, comprised of fretted woodwork in a style associated with Moorish craftsmen. The church also houses the tomb of sculptor Bernardo Francisco de Mora. The font is formed from the remnants of a fountain recovered from the remains of the palace. The statue of the Virgin Mary, along with several wooden crosses seen on the walls of the monastery, is carried by the resident nuns through Granada鈥檚 streets for the Easter parade. The nuns that live at the monastery can be heard singing next to the nave each evening at 7pm. They also sell pastries, which can be bought through a revolving window within the church.

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Sight Name: Monastery of Santa Isabel la Real
Sight Location: Granada, Spain (See walking tours in Granada)
Sight Type: Religious
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