Museum of Fine Arts Granada

Overview

The Museum of Fine Arts of Granada occupies the upper floor of the Palacio de Carlos V within the Alhambra. It holds an important collection of paintings and sculpture from the 15th century to the present, with a focus on the Granada School.

Highlights

• Alonso Cano Collection: Works by Granada's greatest Baroque artist, including his celebrated polychrome wood sculptures.
• Granada School: Paintings by Pedro de Mena, Juan Sánchez Cotán, and other masters of Andalusian art.
• Renaissance Setting: The circular gallery spaces within the Carlos V palace create a unique viewing experience.

History

Founded in 1839 from desamortización (confiscation) of convent artworks, the museum moved to the Carlos V palace in 1958. It offers an excellent survey of religious art that once filled Granada's many churches and monasteries.

Visitor Tips

• Free for EU citizens: Free admission for EU passport holders.
• Closed Mondays: Open Tuesday–Sunday.
• Duration: 45 minutes–1 hour.