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Lorca and the University Quarter: from San Jerónimo to the Romanilla: audio walk in Granada
Twelve stops in ten blocks: the Great Captain's wandering tomb, John of God's question carved in stone, a square born of a demolition, a former slave who became a professor, Lorca the student, the house and the building of August 1936, and the papers that came back from New York.
What this walk is about
West of the Cathedral there's a student quarter. You start in front of a church that calls the Great Captain the terror of the French, just before the French turned it into a granary, and you follow the journey of his bones. You read the question John of God used to shout in the street, carved in stone, and you cross a square left behind by a demolished church. In the Plaza de la Universidad you find out what the University was founded for, who the slave was who went on to teach Latin there, and how a student called Federico finished his law degree with a little help. Then comes August 1936: the building that no longer exists and the house of the poet friend where Lorca hid for seven days. You finish where his papers are kept today, papers that left in two suitcases and came back.
- Start
- The terror of French and Turkish armies
- Finish
- Two suitcases come home
- Who it is for
- For another visit, when you want to look beyond the familiar sights. A walk for Lorca readers and anyone looking for his Granada without the myths. For people interested in the memory of 1936, told with respect.
- Languages
- Spanish and British English
- Underfoot
- The walk is mostly level.
The route, stop by stop
An outline of the walk. The full stories are in the app.
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- 1
The terror of French and Turkish armies
- 2
Bones on a return journey
- 3
Who does good for themselves?
- 4
A square made by demolition
- 5
The church with three names
- 6
A university to dispel the darkness
- 7
Juan de Sessa becomes Juan Latino
- 8
The student who took his time
- 9
The vanished building at 14 Calle Duquesa
- 10
Seven days at a friend's house
- 11
The convent sold piece by piece
- 12
Two suitcases come home
Walking directions are based on mapped pedestrian routes. Check local access and signs; the route is not an accessibility guarantee. Times are approximate.
Granada, before you go
Check the slope before joining two dots on the map. Good shoes, breaks and one neighbourhood at a time keep Granada’s hills from taking over the whole trip.
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Good to know
What is Podtour?
An app for self-guided audio walks. Choose a city and a route, then listen to the stories behind its streets. You decide when to start and when to stop.
When can I download the app?
Podtour is coming to iOS and Android. There is no confirmed launch date yet. Join the waitlist and we will let you know when it is ready.
Does Podtour include attraction tickets?
No. Street walks and monument audio tours do not include admission tickets, transport or a guide accompanying you.
Can I listen without an internet connection?
Download the audio in the app before heading out, then listen offline. Loading the online base map and calculating a new route from your location require a connection.
What languages are included?
Every route includes Spanish and British English. The English version is adapted for English-speaking travellers, rather than translated word for word.
How do I get a whole city for free?
Join the waitlist, choose a city and confirm your email address. When the app launches, we will email you with access details. No card is required. You can also try one free route in every city.
Can I buy for myself or for a group?
Yes. Your own access is included and you can choose 0–5 guests: up to 6 people including you. Each guest saves up to €0.50 on a walk, €1 on a pack or €2 on a whole city compared with buying separately. The counter shows the total before you confirm one payment.
How do I share, and when must guests accept?
After paying, share your purchase’s invitation link. Each guest opens it in Podtour and accepts their place on their own iPhone or Android phone. They must redeem it within 30 days of purchase. Unclaimed places then expire and cannot be recovered or renewed. Access accepted in time is kept. Opening the link does not use a place; one account takes just one place, and no more people can join once all places are taken.
Can I add guests after buying?
No. Choose all your guests before confirming the first purchase. Afterwards you can share the places you paid for, but you cannot increase their number or restart the 30-day deadline.
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