Iglesia del Sagrario - Granada, ES
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member razalas
N 37° 10.549 W 003° 35.951
30S E 446809 N 4114544
Baroque doorway of the church of Sagrario, that together with the Cathedral and Royal Chapel, makes up the Christian heart of Granada.
Waymark Code: WM13HQN
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 12/20/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 1

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Iglesia del Sagrario


"Edad Moderna: 1705-1722
Estilo: Barroco
Arquitectos: Francisco Hurtado Izquierdo, José de Bada y Navajas

Ocupa el solar de la Mezquita Mayor de Granada. El edificio sigue a pequeña escala el modelo estabelecido por S. Pedro del Vaticano: planta de cruz griega inscrita en un cuadrado. El tramo central se cubre con cúpula de media naranja y los cuatro brazos con bóvedas baídas. La portada es de dos cuerpos, con esculturas de Agustin Vera Moreno en el segundo: S. Pedro en el centro, flanqueado por S. Juan Nepomuceno y S. Ibón."

"Modern Age: 1705-1722
Style: Baroque
Architects: Francisco Hurtado Izquierdo, José de Bada y Navajas

It occupies the site of the Great Mosque of Granada. The building follows on a small scale the model established by St. Peter of the Vatican: plan of a Greek cross inscribed in a square. The central section is covered with a half-orange dome and the four arms with lowered vaults. The portal has two sections, with sculptures by Agustin Vera Moreno in the second: S. Pedro in the center, flanked by S. Juan Nepomuceno and S. Ibón. "

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Type of material of the door: Wood

Functional door?: Yes

Location of this door/way: On public property

Is it accessable only by paid admission": No

Style: Other

Address or physical location:
Plaza de Alonso Cano, Granada, ES


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