Monastery of Santa Clara, Medina de Pomar, Gothic monastery in Medina de Pomar, Spain
Description
The Monastery of Santa Clara is a Gothic religious building in Medina de Pomar with a single-nave church, side chapels, and three gilded Rococo altarpieces at its High Altar. The complex includes a converted section of an old hospital that now serves as a modern hostel for visitors.
History
The Velasco family founded this monastery in 1313 and chose it as their family burial place. Over many generations it became the principal location connected to this aristocratic lineage.
Culture
The monastery displays artworks and religious objects given by the Velasco family across many centuries. These donations show how closely this family was connected to the community and what they valued in art.
Practical
A visit allows you to walk through different sections, from the church space to the exhibition areas, with the architecture guiding your path. It helps to allow time for details, since many artistic elements deserve attention.
Did you know?
The Chapel of La Concepcion features an intricate octagonal star-shaped vault designed by artists Felipe Vigarny and Diego de Siloe. These two craftsmen created a Plateresque altarpiece together that still catches visitors' eyes today.
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