Museum of Fine Arts, Granada

The Museum of Fine Arts is housed within the Palace of Charles V which also houses the Museo de la Alhambra. It is a colossal Mannerist style palace built for the Emperor who ruled the city, following the Conquest of Granada. The prominent art museum in the city of Granada, it is believed to house around 2000 paintings and sculptures. In addition, the museum’s library offers a number of texts on Renaissance and Baroque art history. These eras dominate the museum’s extensive collection, with many exceptional paintings from the 16th century on display, including works by Alonso Cano and Machuca.

The highlight of the museum collection is a sculpture depicting the Burial of Christ, by Jacopo Florentino, an artist renowned for his religious artworks, which can be seen in many of Granada’s churches. It forms the centre piece of an impressive collection of religious art, relics and artefacts – fitting for a city with such a wealth of ecclesiastical art and architecture. Admission costs 1.5 Euros, unless you are a student, senior or EU citizen.