Chirimias House

This house was built by the city’s council between the sixteenth and seventeenth century. Its name comes from the wind instrument “Chirimia” from the reed family, which is similar to a flute. The notes arise when the air passes through a few holes that the performer opens and closes with the fingers, producing a sharp, clear, powerful and penetrable sound. It was an accompanying instrument during celebrations.

The house is a square plan building with three floors. The last floor is a viewpoint where musicians played melodies using chirimias to amuse the celebrations held at Paseo de los Tristes. The facade is decorated with Granada’s emblem.

It now houses the Academy of Belles-Lettres of Granada. This building is classed by the Andalusian Government as a Historical Heritage Monument.