Royal Convent of La Encarnación
Royal Convent of La Encarnación, Baroque monastery in Plaza de la Encarnación, Madrid, Spain
The Royal Convent of La Encarnación features a church with detailed facades and an interior decorated with frescoes by Francisco Bayeu.
Construction of the monastery began in 1616 under architect Alberto de la Madre de Dios, commissioned by Queen Margaret of Austria, wife of Philip III.
The monastery contains sculptures of Augustine of Hippo and Saint Monica by Gregorio Fernández, along with works by Luca Giordano and Pedro de Mena.
The monastery, managed by Patrimonio Nacional, maintains regular visiting hours and offers guided tours through its buildings and art collections.
During the Napoleonic period, locals expressed their resistance by hanging a cat with a message at the monastery gate addressing Joseph Bonaparte.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1616
Founders: Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain
Architects: Alberto de la Madre de Dios
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Address: Calle Encarnación 1 28013
Phone: +34914548700
Email: info@patrimonionacional.es
Website: https://patrimonionacional.es/visita/real-monasterio-de-la-encarnacion
GPS coordinates: 40.41992,-3.71149
Latest update: May 11, 2025 23:06
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