The Cartuja Monastary- Granada, Spain

The video explores the rich history of the monastery on the island of Katuja, located in the Guadalquivir River near Seville. It highlights the monastery's construction in the 15th century under the Medina family, its architectural blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles, and its role as a site of religious devotion. Over the centuries, the monastery has undergone various transformations, including serving as a ceramics factory, and is now a cultural center and museum of contemporary art.

What was the original purpose of the monastery of the Cartuja?

• A royal palace

• A refuge for monks

• A military fort

• A ceramics factory

Which architectural styles are integrated into the monastery of the Cartuja?

• Neoclassical and Art Deco

• Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque

• Romanesque and Gothic

• Modern and Postmodern

What transformation did the monastery undergo in the 19th century?

• It became a university

• It was converted into a library

• It was turned into a ceramics factory

• It became a royal residence

When was the monastery declared a National Monument?

• In the 20th century

• In the 19th century

• In the 21st century

• In the 18th century

What is the current function of the monastery?

• A religious school

• A private residence

• A Cultural Center and Museum of contemporary art

• A military base