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Granada’s Charterhouse |
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| Date Added: December 28, 2011 12:44:13 PM | |
| Author: Gabriele | |
| Category: Accommodation | |
Here’s a word you probably have never heard before, Churrigueresque. In the world of architectural jargon, it seems that there are always new words to learn. In this case, Churrigueresque is talking about a Spanish style of architecture. That is, Churrigueresque is the Spanish Baroque style of detailed decoration. Granada just happens to be home to one of the best examples of this style. The charterhouse is not only a superb example of Spain’s Baroque style, which saw its height in the 17th century, but also one of the most attractive monasteries around. There are so many Moorish things to see in Granada, the Alhambra not least among them, that visitors sometimes overlook other beauties. The charterhouse is one of those dazzling beauties. So, once you’ve had your fill of the Albayzin and the Alhambra, and after you’ve satisfied your curiosity of Flamenco, mark on your itinerary the charterhouse to see next. From the outside it looks like a monastery to be sure, but it’s the inside that really inspires. When you enter the monastery, you might think to yourself, “now I understand Churrigueresque.” The Churrigueresque-ness is immediately observable in the elaborate ornamentation. Really, someone went above and beyond to make this place impress. And to think, you were going to let this site pass you by. If that had been the case, you would not have been able to gander at the extraordinary tabernacle, or the awesome church, or the renowned sacristy. The superficial surfaces are geometric in design, and are organized in an awe-inspiring symmetrical way. The tabernacle displays very impressive frescoes, and indeed the charterhouse itself is home to an astounding number of paintings. Some of the structures in the monastery were built in the 18th century or later, including the Spanish Baroque features, but the charterhouse itself was founded in 1506. It took a whopping 300 years for the monastery to be completed, which is actually not unlike other religious structures of the age. The charterhouse is not far from Granada, and if you can find space between Alhambra and eat tapas on your schedule, then consider that space now filled. The charterhouse is on the northern part of the Plaza del Triunfo, an easy place to access from the center. The charterhouse is used to this day as a place of solitary worship, so just remember to carry yourself respectably and keep an eye out for that omnipresent warning, “no flash.” Gab Lagona wrote this on behalf of hotels-Granada.co.uk who are now offering Granada Hotels for every budget. |
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