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 Real Monasterio de San Jerónimo - Granada, ES Posted by:  razalas
N 37° 10.771 W 003° 36.266
30S E 446346 N 4114958
Founded by the Catholic Monarchs, the Monastery of San Jerónimo is an outstanding jewel of the Renaissance
Waymark Code: WM13BV2
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 11/03/2020
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Monasterio de San Jerónimo
"Founded by the Catholic Monarchs, the Monastery of San Jerónimo is an outstanding jewel of the Renaissance.
Formed by the church and monastery, it dates back to before the Christian conquest of the city. It construction is attributed to the Catholic Monarchs.
The church features a Latin cross floor plan, boasting an elevated choir at its west end and an altar stands behind the wide staircase. Its elaborate high altar is decorated with images of saints, heroes, mythical characters, angels and historical figures. The Gran Capitán (Great Captain) is buried at the transept, next to his wife, lady María de Manrique, which is reflected in the iconography that extols his great military exploits and bravery.
The monastery features two cloisters with gardens. The first boasts predominantly Renaissance decoration. The second, now enclosed, pertaining to the Hieronymites, served as the residence of Isabella of Portugal on her honeymoon following her wedding to Emperor Charles V. The temple is the first in the world devoted to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary."
Retrieved from the city official tourism website: http://granadatur.com
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1504
Diocese: Granada
Address/Location:
Calle Rector López Argüeta
Granada, ES
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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