| Granada Cathedral Cathedral of Granada, Granada, Andalucia, Spain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cathedral Granada's Cathedral is an impressive structure located just off the Gran Via in central Granada. Though huge in size the first thing that strikes you is the proximity of the surrounding buildings & structures; so close in fact that it is very hard to get a good view/photo of the building. Its main (& most imposing) facade can be seen from Plaza Pasiegas; pointing away from the Gran Via. The construction of the Cathedral began in the year 1521, though it took over a whopping 180 years to finish. It was built on the site of a large Mosque; so large in fact that the Cathedral, Royal Chapel, & two other buildings share the spot it once occupied. Staying near the Cathedral There is a wealth of accommodation around the Cathedral area. Those interested in finding out about/booking a hotel online may do so using the below links. The Cedran hotel is located in a much sought after spot just 100 metres from the city's Cathedral The Mulhacen hotel is conveniently located 400 metres from the Cathedral & the main shopping zone The Macia Gran Via hotel is located in the centre of Granada, adjacent to the Cathedral & to the Royal Chapel Macia Monasterio de los Basilios Hotel*** The Macia Monasterio de los Basilios hotel is a unique offering with the hotels reception rooms housed in a 17th century monastery AC Palacio de Santa Paula Hotel***** The AC Palacio de Santa Paula is housed in a fully renovated building that was once a convent; it comes complete with is own cloister Granada Tourist Office Telephone +34 958 225217 Fax +34 958 223174
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