San Jer贸nimo Church, Granada

San Jer贸nimo Church, Granada (must see)

The San Jer贸nimo Monastery is located on Calle Rector Lopez Argueta, in the historic center of Granada. It was the first monastery to be built in the city following the Christian conquest of Granada in the Middle Ages. It was first founded in 1492 by Catholics in nearby Santa Fe, but was moved to its current location shortly after the city was retaken by Christian. Construction began on the current building four years later, next to an area known as the Almoravid, which now houses the city鈥檚 main hospital. It was built using the demolished Elvira gate during Moorish rule of Granada.

The church was a magnificent building with beautiful painted walls, a stunning celling and altar. The main chapel and transept were created by Jacopo Florentino and Diego de Silo茅. The church holds many tributes to Gonzalez Fernando de Cordoba, the "Great Captain" of Spain鈥檚 Christian conquistadors, who ended Islamic influence on the Iberian peninsula with the conquest of Granada. The building鈥檚 exterior is adorned with his coat of arms, whilst a sepulchre of the military leader can be found inside the monastery, close to the ornate altarpiece.

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Sight Name: San Jer贸nimo Church
Sight Location: Granada, Spain (See walking tours in Granada)
Sight Type: Religious
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