Monasterio de Santa Paula - Granada, ES
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member razalas
N 37° 10.761 W 003° 35.973
30S E 446779 N 4114936
The old Monastery of Santa Paula was converted into an 5 stars hotel.
Waymark Code: WM13HE1
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 12/18/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 1

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Monasterio de Santa Paula



" Modern age: 1500-1540
Styles: Mudejar, Renaissance

The monastery was built on top of a group of houses, some of which were added to the convent. Because of this, the remains of Arab houses can bee still found inside. The church presents a rectangular ground plan covered with a wooden frame. the graves of it's founders were placed inside. When the Gran Via de Colón was opened, the convent lost it's orchard and a historicist facade was added. The church is entered from Santa Paula Street."

Retrieved from the historical marker.



Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Monastery of Santa Paula

Address:
Gran Via de Colón
Granada, Andalucía ES


Religious affiliation: Catholic

Date founded/constructed: 1500-1540

Web Site: [Web Link]

Status of Use: Converted to Other Use

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