Monasterio de los Jerónimos de San Pedro de la Ñora, Baroque monastery in Guadalupe, Murcia, Spain
The Monasterio de los Jerónimos is a Baroque monastery with two bell towers crowned by glazed tile domes and a church built in Latin cross layout. The building sits elevated on its current site and shows the characteristic architecture of the early 18th century.
Construction began in 1702 under Friar Antonio de San Jose and ended with the inauguration on February 1, 1738. The monastery was relocated from its original site to the current elevated position after flooding from the Segura River threatened the earlier location.
The interior displays ornate Baroque decorations with vaulted ceilings and stucco capitals that fill the spaces. The church keeps sculptures created by local artists that reflect the spiritual life of the community.
The site is now part of the Catholic University of San Antonio and visitor access is restricted to certain areas. It is best to check ahead about which parts are open, as the university's ongoing use affects what visitors can see.
The original community left their first site after the severe flood of 1648 that swamped the area. The move to the current elevated position was a decisive moment in the place's history.
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