Monastero San Jeronimo
- Visit: 45 min
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Why go
- The main chapel’s Mannerist altarpiece, largely by Pablo de Rojas, helped establish a distinct Andalusian sculptural tradition.
- The first church in the world consecrated to the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
- Seven richly decorated arched niches in the first cloister, designed as a funerary setting for the Gran Capitán.
- The Spanish Baroque sacristy.
Know before you go
- Open Monday–Saturday, 10:00–13:30 and 16:00–19:30; Sunday, 11:00–13:30 and 16:00–19:30.
- Cultural visits take place throughout the year, except during worship and other religious celebrations; the church is closed to tourist visits during services.
- Keep quiet and dress respectfully inside the church. Uncover your head before entering.
- Photography and video are allowed if they do not disturb people praying.
- Food and drink are prohibited inside the monastery. Pets are not admitted, except guide dogs.
- Tickets are sold online through the monastery’s own site. Call +34 958 27 93 37.
Interesting facts4
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The church has a Latin-cross plan, an elevated choir and an altar behind a broad staircase.
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The second cloister once housed Empress Isabella of Portugal on her wedding journey and is now an enclosed community space.
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María de Manrique, widow of Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, was the main patron of the monastery’s construction.
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The church’s imagery celebrates Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, the Gran Capitán, who is buried there with his wife.
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History
The original gateway disappeared in the 19th century and was returned to its position beside Calle Rector López Argueta in the 1960s. Its Virgin of Sorrows statue is a later addition.
- 1492The monastery was founded at the Christian camp of Santa Fe during the siege of Granada.
- 1504Construction began at its present site in Granada after the monastery moved from Santa Fe.
- 1522The main chapel was completed.
- 1835After the confiscation of church property, the monastery became a military barracks.
- 3 June 1931The monastery was declared a historic and artistic monument.
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- 1960sThe monastery returned to religious use after restoration.
- 1963–1989Reconstruction began in 1963 after French troops demolished the tower during the Peninsular War and reused its stones for Puente Verde. The rebuilt tower was completed in 1989.
- 1977A community of Jerónima nuns took up residence.
- 1 November 2022The image of Our Lady of Solitude received a canonical coronation under a decree issued by Pope Francis on 18 October 2022.
How to get there
- On footCalle Rector López Argueta 9, central Granada.
- BusBus C6: Fuentenueva stop.
Sources: Monasterio de San Jerónimo, Granada - Wikipedia · Granada - Wikivoyage (see) · Monasterio de San Jerónimo – Primer monasterio … · Historia – Monasterio de San Jerónimo · Visita cultural – Monasterio de San Jerónimo · Real Monasterio de San Jerónimo (Granada) - Wik… · Monastère royal de San Jerónimo (Grenade) - Wik… · checked 12 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +34 958 27 93 37
Questions and answers
Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are sold online through the monastery’s own website.
Is there an audio guide?
A downloadable audio guide lasts about 45 minutes.
Can school groups arrange a free visit?
School groups can request a free visit by emailing the monastery; this is subject to its reply.
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