Construction of the Cathedral of Granada was started in 1523 and completed nearly 200 years in 1703.

In 1492, Granada - the last city in Spain occupied by the Moors, was freed from their rule. Since its release over many years of the Reconquista - the struggle of the Spaniards with Muslim conquerors. A few years later it was planned construction of the Cathedral, as a symbol of liberation from the rule of the Moors of Granada.

Construction of the cathedral was carried out under the supervision of several successive architects. The original plan of construction belonged to the architect Enrique Egas, who conceived to build a cathedral in the Gothic style, divided by five naves. In 1528 construction management took over the architect Diego de Siloe, which made significant changes to the existing design of the building, giving it elements characteristic of the Renaissance style. His final appearance, which survives today, the Cathedral received after making his project adjustments and additions to the outstanding architect, sculptor and painter Alonso Cano, supervised the construction of the 18th century.

The facade is decorated with pilasters, statues and carved reliefs, turrets. The interior of the cathedral are decorated mainly in white and gold colors, which gives the interior of the Cathedral of special majesty and solemnity, it fills it with light and creates a feeling of spaciousness. The walls of the cathedral is decorated with magnificent paintings by Alonso Cano.

It adjoins the famous Cathedral Royal Chapel, in terms of a polyhedron which Enrique Egas built in 1505-1506, respectively. Here lie the remains of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, and set them in front of kneeling statues sculpted.

Granada Cathedral is one of the most significant monuments of Granada, and not only in Spain but also in the whole world culture. Erected over the years, it appears to our eyes in several architectural styles - Gothic, Renaissance, Rococo and Classicism.