Alhambra Guide: THE ABBEY OF SACROMONTE

THE ABBEY OF SACROMONTE -- Technical Sheet
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THE ABBEY OF SACROMONTE
Description
The Abbey of "El Sacromonte" was founded in the 17th century. Under the church there are the catacombs where St. Cecilio, the first bishop and actual Patron of Granada, suffered martyrdom. The monument was designed by Juan de Maeda and finished in 1567 and it is located next to the "Darro" river. The most notable aspects of this monument are the extraordinary panelled ceilings in the "mudeyyen" style (Moslem style consisting of vegetal and naturalistic motifs etc...) of the central nave, the crossing and the Main Chapel, as well as the Renaissance roof of the first of the ten chapels done by "Juan Vílchez". The front façade, by Pedro de Orea, is a magnificent example of the Renaissance period in Andalusia at the end of the 16th century.
Address
Camino del Sacromonte s/n.
Telephone
(+34) 958 221 445
Fax
(+34) 958 210 080
Web Site
The Abbey of Sacromonte
E-mail
oficina@alhambra.org
Timetables
Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 – 13:00 h. and from 16:00 – 18:00 h. On Festive: closed
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