ERMITA DE SAN MIGUEL ALTO

Standing atop a hill, Ermita de San Miguel Alto is one of the most prominent attractions of Granada. It is a small church that functioned as a Muslim tower in the seventeenth century. It is renowned for its Gothic interiors and breathtaking architecture. The chapel is a popular pilgrimage site that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area. You'll have to climb up the hill to reach Ermita de San Miguel Alto.

Located close to the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liebana, Ermita de San Miguel Alto is one of the most famous religious sites in Granada. It overlooks Alhambra and Granada and has been reformed several times over the years. Ermita de San Miguel Alto was built between 1815 and 1828 in a neoclassical style to honor the Archangel Michael, an angel in Judaism, Islam, Christianity, and the Baha'i faith.  

The main chapel of the church was installed during the eighteenth century. The lower floor has a raised lintel doorway that gives you access to the church. The upper floor is centered by a balcony, and on the sides, there are two large windows. Inside the church, you'll find the beautiful image of Archangel Saint Michael.

The church has various carvings and canvases, including those of the Virgen de la Caridad and Virgen del Carmen attributed to Diego de Mora. According to popular belief, the church was built to stop the continuous floods which destroyed nearby churches and houses on several occasions. On September 29 every year, many people come to the church to participate in the procession pilgrimage that takes place through the neighborhood streets.

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Highlights

• Explore Ermita de San Miguel Alto which is a center of faith for Christians and people of other religions.
• Visit the main chapel of the church that still retains some characters from the ancient period
• Stay in awe as you gaze at the impressive façade, beautiful images, paintings, statues, and carvings
• Wind through the passageway that attracts the attention of the visitors due to its beautiful decorations and regal setting
• Go to the viewpoint and enjoy splendid views of the Alhambra fortress and the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains. 
• Be a part of the yearly function take place on September 29 event wherein the Albaicín quarter residents take part in a procession to the church to celebrate the archangels.