What to do · Guadix
Cathedral of the Incarnation and its tower
Information
- From
- €7 adult (cathedral and videomapping; with tower, €9)
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Who it's for
- All ages; the tower by spiral staircase
What it is
The Cathedral of the Incarnation was begun in 1492, when Pope Innocent VIII returned its bishopric to Guadix after the Castilian conquest, and was not finished until well into the 18th century. That is why, walking from the foot to the head, you pass from the Gothic of the first church to the Renaissance and Baroque of the extensions. It occupies the site of the old main mosque, itself built on a Visigothic cathedral. The diocese claims to be the first on the peninsula: tradition places here Saint Torquatus, who would have founded the bishopric of Acci in the 1st century.
What you see
The visit includes the church, with the choir, retrochoir, chapels, high altar and dome, the exhibition rooms and La Piedad, on whose marble a videomapping is projected in sessions every half hour. The ticket with the tower adds the climb by spiral staircases, the bell-ringer's house, the belfry and the panoramic views over Guadix, before going up to the cave quarter.
Opening hours
From 1 April to 30 September: Monday to Thursday, 11:00 to 14:30 and 16:00 to 19:00; Friday and Saturday, 11:00 to 19:00; Sunday, 15:00 to 18:30. From 1 October to 31 March the Monday to Thursday afternoon changes to 16:00 to 18:00, and on Sunday it closes at 18:00. Last entry is one hour before closing, and the tower closes an hour and a half before. Sunday hours depend on the length of worship, and on feast days and Holy Week there are special hours that the cathedral publishes on its website.
Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 to 9:45, you can enter freely.
Prices
Cathedral and videomapping, €7 (reduced, €6). With the tower, €9 (reduced, €8). Tower only, €5. Guided visit to cathedral and tower, €12, on Fridays at 16:00 and Saturdays at 12:00 and 16:00. Tickets are bought on the cathedral's website.
How to enter
The visit door is next to the Portada de San Torcuato, on Paseo de la Catedral. Flash photography and video recording are not allowed. For any query, the phone is 692 574 671.
Tips
- Pay for the tower For €2 more you see Guadix from above and understand where the caves are before going up to them.
- Go on a weekday morning On Sunday it only opens in the afternoon, and in Holy Week the hours change almost daily.
- Mind the tower's closing time It closes an hour and a half before the cathedral: if you arrive late, you miss the climb.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to enter Guadix cathedral?
€7 for the cathedral with the videomapping and €9 with the tower. Tower only, €5.
Can you enter for free?
Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 to 9:45, access is free.
Are there guided visits?
Yes, to cathedral and tower, for €12: Fridays at 16:00 and Saturdays at 12:00 and 16:00.
