The Royal Chapel in Granada, Andalusia, was ordered by Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, who chose Granada as their burial place after the conquest. Isabella died in November 1504 and was first buried in the Convent of San Francisco in the Alhambra. Construction of the chapel under Enrique Egas ran from 1505 to 1517. Ferdinand died in January 1516, and in 1521 the bodies were moved to the finished chapel. Their grandson Charles V had the tombs completed by Domenico Fancelli of Genoa. The monuments for Joanna and Philip the Handsome were completed later by Bartolomé Ordóñez. The chapel is joined to the Cathedral and also holds the monarchs' personal items, such as Isabella's crown and sceptre.
| Admission | About €6 (~$6.90) |
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| Hours | Mon–Sat about 10:15–18:30; Sun about 11:00–18:30 |
| Address | Calle Oficios, s/n, 18001 Granada, Spain |
Why it matters
The mausoleum of Isabella I and Ferdinand II marks the end of the Reconquista and the start of Christian Granada.
Location
Calle Oficios, s/n, 18001 Granada, Spain
37.1763, -3.5978 View on map
Highlights
- Tombs by Fancelli and Ordóñez
- Wrought-iron screen by Master Bartolomé
- Royal crown, sceptre and sword
- Flemish and Italian paintings
Tips for visiting
- Photography is prohibited
- Buy tickets online in busy seasons
- Visit before the Cathedral
- Cover shoulders
- Allow 30–45 minutes
When to visit
Weekday mornings.
Accessibility
Ramp access to the main chapel; the crypt has steps.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is buried here?
Isabella I, Ferdinand II, Joanna of Castile and Philip the Handsome.
Why Granada?
Isabella chose it as the city of the final conquest.
Is the Cathedral next door?
Yes, with a separate ticket.