Almería: Cathedral and Monastery of Las Puras Guided Tour
ID: GYG431375-777165
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Take a guided tour of 2 of Almeria's 16th-century architectural masterpieces. Explore the awe-inspiring Cathedral-Fortress and the Closing Monastery of Las Puras in the company of an expert guide.
Get to know the incredible history of Almeria's religious landmarks on this guided visit. Learn about hundreds of years of history as you tour the imposing Cathedral-Fortress, then walk among the cloisters of the Monastery of Las Puras.
Meet your guide and get ready to discover medieval Almeria through a tour of 2 of its most famous buildings. Begin at the cathedral with a tour of the building. Hear all about its history, how it was built, and listen to mysterious stories about it from across time.
Marvel at its mix of architectural styles with elements from late Gothic to Neoclassical. Appreceiate the unique combination of a cathedral and fortress as you tour the interiror parade ground. Discover small chapels inside the Girola and pause to admire the magnificent choir.
Next, head for the 16th-century cloistered Monastery of Convento de las Puras. Feel the weight of over 500 years of history as you tour its rooms and appreciate its unique atmosphere of tranquility.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Almeria's Medieval heritage in 2 historic buildings
- Tour the 16th-century Cathedral-Fortress and the Monastery of Las Puras
- Admire the Cathedral"s varied architectural styles, parade ground, and chapel
- Learn about more than 500 years of history of the buildings from your guide
- Embrace the tranquility of a Monastery as you stroll through its cloisters
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Modest clothing is required to enter the religious sites
The Cathedral visit may be modified during special events
Meet in the Cathedral Square, next to the main door. The guide will be there waiting for you there to start your tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
