Monasteries of La Cartuja and San Jerónimo: From Baroque to Renaissance

Description

"With your private guide, you will learn all the details about these two emblematic monasteries and the important people who are part of their history.

The Charterhouse:

In 1513 work began on what is today considered an unrivalled jewel of the Hispanic Baroque, the Royal Monastery of La Cartuja de Granada and it was in the "Gran Capitán" (Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, a famous military man in the service of the Catholic Monarchs) that the Carthusian Order found funding.

It actually took the Carthusians more than three hundred years to build the Royal Monastery of La Cartuja de Granada, located on the outskirts of the city, and when you look at the impressive Sacristy of the Monastery, the finest example of Spanish Baroque architecture, you will be surprised to learn that it was abandoned to its fate for more than a century! And it was only after it was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1932 that its conservation began.

In addition, with the help of the paintings of the famous Carthusian friar Juan Sánchez Cotán, we will learn about the curious origin and early life of the Order, as well as about the martyrdoms the Carthusian priors suffered in Henry VIII's England.

●St. Jerome:

This monastery is the jewel of the Spanish Renaissance and here also rest the remains of Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, the famous Castilian military man mentioned above.

The building was promoted by the Catholic Monarchs in homage to the Hieronymite monk Fray Hernando de Talavera, who was the first archbishop of Granada and a key figure in the Christianisation of the city.

Construction began in 1504 by Diego de Siloé and marked a change of era in Granada, whose architecture reflected the transition from the Middle Ages to the Modern Age.

San Jerónimo has also endured numerous vicissitudes throughout its history... from the demolition of its bell tower by Napoleon's troops to its conversion into a barracks in 1835.

Two monasteries, therefore, with all the necessary ingredients to make their visit a must for any curious traveller, who will certainly not be disappointed!"

INCLUSIONS

Included:

• Private official guide in your language: Spanish, English, French, German or Italian.
• Transport

Not included:

• Food and beverages
• Monument tickets to be paid directly at the entrance.

Additional information:

• Please read the Inclusions.
• Pancho Tours will not refund any costs in case customers don't arrive on time.
• We will need your passport / ID details to book your Alhambra tickets. Please, provide us with it in the notes at the moment of the reservation (name, surname, date of birth, nationality, gender, number of passport / ID of each person). You will need to bring your passport / ID in the day of the tour and show it at the entrance of the monument.
• Please make sure to write your email address correctly when making your booking.
• You will receive an automatic confirmation email: please print it or show it on your smartphone to the guide.
• Difficulty level: average. You will need comfortable shoes. If you have trouble walking and need any assistance, please contact us at customerservices@panchotours.com. We will be pleased to help you having a better experience.
• If you prefer a private, exclusive, tailor-made tour, or in another language: send us an email to customerservices@panchotours.com