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Sacromonte Abbey
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Abbey founded in the early 17th century on top of the Sacromonte by Archbishop Pedro de Castro, after the discovery of the relics attributed to St Caecilius and of the so-called Lead Books (Libros Plúmbeos). It is organised around the church, a cloister and the holy caves where, according to tradition, the saints were martyred. From its surroundings there are views of the Alhambra and the city.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Sacromonte Abbey: 2 missions
- Gaze at Granada and the Alhambra from the abbeyStep outside and find the angle from which the city and the Alhambra can be seen.
- Walk the cloister of the Sacromonte AbbeyWalk through the cloister and stop at the arches and the central courtyard, observing its 17th-century architecture.
Near Sacromonte Abbey
Palace of the Córdova Family930 m awayGeneralife969 m awayPaseo de los Tristes1.2 km awayAlcazaba of the Alhambra1.2 km awayAlhambra1.3 km awayArchaeological and Ethnological Museum of Granada1.4 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Sacromonte Abbey?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Sacromonte Abbey?
Gaze at Granada and the Alhambra from the abbey and Walk the cloister of the Sacromonte Abbey.
What is there to see near Sacromonte Abbey?
Palace of the Córdova Family (930 m), Generalife (969 m) and Paseo de los Tristes (1.2 km).
Source: Wanloria