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Cathedral and Royal Chapel (Capilla Real)

Plaza de la Lonja | Gran Via de Colon, 5, Granada, Spain
958-22-29-59
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Ranked #13 of 71 attractions in Granada
Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites, Monuments/ Statues, Historic Sites
Owner description: A rich display of the fabulous treasures belonging to the Spanish monarchy, from the royal jewels to the ornate tombs of Queen Isabella and King... more » Owner description: A rich display of the fabulous treasures belonging to the Spanish monarchy, from the royal jewels to the ornate tombs of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. « less
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St. Petersburg, Russia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Do you believe, they take money to enter the church?!?! It is absolutely not acceptable, IMHO. Anyway, you can ener up to the ticket control, see it from your own eyes inside and then decide. Please note, it is not the question of money - it is the question of paying to enter the house of Lord. I reccommend to... More

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Montpellier, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The Capilla Real and the adjacent museum with Flemish masters are worth the trip. Don't forget to step inside the University building in front of the entrance of the Capilla Real and look at the remains of the 14th century Coranic school - you can see what sculptors who cannot represent living creatures can achieve - lace carved in stone.... More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Although the building and the statues are very impressive: the paintings by Flemish primitivs are worth the visit alone! The Memling paintings are stunning!

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Pembroke Pines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

It's not a big place but very beautiful sculptures and if you take the tour you will be told the story

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Managua, Nicaragua
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Fee is $4.00 and then you have very rude employees following you to avoid you to take pictures. It is not worthy and the employees need courtesy classes to deal with people. I don't mind not taking pictures, but I hate to be followed!!! I will never go back!!!!

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Kent
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The Capilla Real was more interesting and houses the bodies of Ferdinand and Isabella which you can view in the crypt (bit spooky actually). Also displays some ceremonial robes and crown of F&I. Many gypsies trying to foist rosemary sprigs on you-avoid eye contact! Good value to get a Granada Pass (BONO) which gives you access to various sites and... More

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Cypress, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Internment site for Ferdinand and Isabela. Gorgeous altar piece and great religious art including a Boticelli,

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Granada, Spain
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

The Cathedral was huge, but cold and not much of interest. The Chapel was relatively small, and really not much going for it other than its historic interest as the resting place of the early kings and queens of Spain.

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scunthorpe england
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Went in here before the cathedral as cathedral wasn't open at the time. Bit expensive at 4euros as small area, but very interesting, made me want to find out more about Ferdinand and Isabella.

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Reston VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

Surprisingly scarcely attended by locals at10 am. The lighs are ALL on and the organ is playing. Even if you are not catholic it's worth the 30 minutes to attend the pomp and circumstance in awondeful royal chapel. Of course it's free so if you can make its a lovely experience

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