Iglesia de Guadelupe

Granada


The imposing, twin towered Iglesia de Guadalupe was originally built as a fort in 1626 and refurbished in 1945.


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2. Catedral de Granada

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The cathedral, on the east side of the plaza, was originally built in 1583 but has been destroyed countless times since. This most recent version, built…

4. Plaza de la Independencia

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5. Mi Museo

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6. Museo de Chocolate

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7. Centro Turístico

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8. Mercado Municipal

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Head to the overflowing and lively Mercado Municipal, a neoclassical building constructed in 1892, for a chance to observe locals haggling over fresh…

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