Convent of San Pascual, Royal Franciscan convent in Aranjuez, Spain
The Convent of San Pascual is a Franciscan church in Aranjuez with a Classicist facade, two towers influenced by Italian Baroque style, and columns crowned with a pediment. The building follows a Latin cross floor plan with a single nave, crossing, apse, and multiple side chapels.
King Charles III of Spain commissioned Italian architect Francesco Sabatini to build this Franciscan monastery between 1765 and 1770. The project was part of the expansion of Aranjuez as a royal residence town.
The main altarpiece displays an original painting by Anton Raphael Mengs that reflects the artistic quality of the interior. Visitors can notice the skilled craftsmanship of the 18th century in the decoration throughout the chapels.
The building is located at Calle Rey 75 in the center of Aranjuez and can be easily reached on foot. It is managed by Patrimonio Nacional and is typically open for visitors.
The convent retains original ironwork from the 18th century in its side chapels, which are rare examples of this craftsmanship. Several artworks from the building were later moved to Madrid's Prado Museum.
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