San Gil and Santa Ana Church in Granada - History and Information

The Church of San Gil and Santa Ana is a small Mudejar style church located in Plaza Nueva where the Carrera del Darro begins.


The Church of Santa Ana in Granada was built in 1501 on the site of a former Almanzra mosque.

The church of Santa Ana is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful churches in the city.

Built on the side of the River Darro on a huge ashlar structure, it was the result of using Almazora stones and its subsequent enlargement in the first half of the 16th century.

Its design is by Diego de Siloé but it was constructed by Francisco Hernández de Móstoles.

The features to look out for on the outside of the building are the magnificent Plateresque facade, the work of Sebastián de Alcántara and his son Juan, and the slender Mudejar tower of the church.

Its entire body is punctuated by small arches, the work of Juan Castellar.

The last one features an attractive mullioned window, adorned with tiles in the traditional tones of white, blue, and green, mirroring the borders of the roofs and the spire of the bell tower.

A minaret from the old Almanzora mosque is preserved on the roof of the main chapel.

Another minaret, from the same temple, is housed in the museum of the Alhambra, and it is a miracle that it has survived intact to the present day.

Above it, a beautiful wrought iron cross presides over the exterior of the church, symbolizing its consecration to Christianity.

As a curiosity, it may be mentioned that Mariana Pineda, a 19th century heroine who was executed for embroidering a liberal flag, was married here.

Opening Hours, Entrance Fee and Location

Santa Ana Church Opening Hours

The church of San Gil y Santa Ana is open during Mass times and can be visited before or after the Mass.

Mass schedule for the summer months (from June to September).

Weekdays: 19:00 (except Monday).
Sundays and holidays: 12:30 and 19:00. Mass schedule for the winter months (from October to May).

Weekdays: 18:00 (except Monday).
Sundays and holidays 12:30 and 18:00.

Entrance Price

The entrance to the Church of San Gil and Santa Ana is free of charge.

Contact Information

Address: Church of Santa Ana, Plaza de Santa Ana 1, Granada 18009.

Telephone: 958 225 004.

How to Get to the Church of Santa Ana

The Church of Santa Ana is situated in Plaza Nueva, just before Carrera del Darro.

You can reach the church by one of the buses that pass through the the city centre: routes 4, 8, 11, 21, 33, C31, C32, C34 (Gran Vía / Cathedral stop), C30, C35 (stop at Plaza Isabel Católica).

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