Cathedral of the Annunciation, Granada, Spain
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fulghams4
N 37° 10.598 W 003° 35.946
30S E 446817 N 4114635
The Cathedral is 'The' city landmark, but is overshadowed by the Alhambra.
Waymark Code: WM3K5F
Location: Spain
Date Posted: 04/14/2008
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The Cathedral's plans were drawn up at the same time as the Royal Chapel. This was to be the Symbolic monument of the Christian Conquest, built over the site of a previous Mosque and 5 times bigger! Work commenced in 1523 by Enrique Egas and J G De Hontanon - who replicated their previous Gothic designs.
In 1528, Diego de Siloe arrived, making radical changes to the plans. Siloe directed the work from 1528 til his death in 1563. Alonso Cano, who was a renowned painter, architect and sculptor of the Baroque school took on some of the work including the main facade on Plaza de las Pasiegas.
The Cathedral wasn't finished until the 18th century, partly delayed by the Plague, when 20,000 lives were lost. It had taken 183 years to complete.
Cost 3.5 Euros for Adult admission in April 2008.
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Visitado, Grazas por crear. Podes visitar os meus.
Visitado, Gracias por crear. Puedes visitar los míos.
Visited, thank you for create it. You can visit mine WM.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Date founded or constructed: 1506
Web site: [Web Link]
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