Monument to Isabella the Catholic, Granada

Name: Monument to Isabella the Catholic
Address: Granada, Spain

#21 among attractions in Granada

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The Monument to Isabella the Catholic also known as the Monumento a Isabel la Católica y Colón or monumento del IV Centenario is an instance of public art in Granada, Spain. Designed by Mariano Benlliure, it consists of a bronze sculptural group depicting a meeting of Isabella I of Castile with Christopher Columbus ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°10'32"N, 3°35'51"W

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Centro de Granada (Realejo - San Matias)Granada Spain

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Monument to Isabella the Catholic – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Granada, Palace of Charles V, Royal Chapel, Albaicín.

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Which popular attractions are close to Monument to Isabella the Catholic?

Nearby attractions include Plaza Isabel la Catolica, Granada (1 min walk), Madrasa of Granada, Granada (2 min walk), Corral del Carbón, Granada (2 min walk), Centro José Guerrero, Granada (2 min walk).

How to get to Monument to Isabella the Catholic by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument to Isabella the Catholic:

Bus

Plaza de Isabel la Católica 2 • Lines: C32, C5 (1 min walk)
Plaza de Isabel la Católica 4 • Lines: C30, C32, C35 (1 min walk)

Tram

Recogidas • Lines: L1 (16 min walk)
Méndez Núñez • Lines: L1 (18 min walk)

Train

Granada (24 min walk)