On Thursday I went with my ISA group on a tour of the Capilla Real (the Royal Chapel), and the Cathedral of Granada, both constructed for Los Reyes Catolicos, Isabel and Fernando. The Capilla Real was really cool. It kind of reminded me of the chapel at Windsor Castle. It also is where Isabel and Fernando are buried, along with their daughter, Juana la Loca, her husband Felipe, and the Royal Monarch's first grandchild, who died when she was little. So we got to see their coffins, which was pretty neat. There was also a little museum on the side with a lot of their things, including artwork, clothing, jewelry, and Isabel's crown. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately for you), we weren't allowed to take pictures here, so you'll have to take my word that is was really beautiful.
Next we went to the Cathedral, which is actually part of the same complex (along with another church, too). The inside was just so huge, way bigger than either the Cathedral in Chicago or in St. Paul. We were allowed to take photos here, so I made up for my lack of camera action in la Capilla.
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