Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians
Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians, Religious monument in Barrio de las Letras, Spain
Description
The Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians is a two-story building featuring a Latin cross layout located in Madrid's historic literary quarter. The structure displays baroque characteristics and brings together the church and the nuns' living quarters in one connected complex.
History
The baroque church designed by architect Marcos López began construction in 1668, with the convent section added in 1718. The complex grew over generations to meet the needs of the religious community living there.
Culture
The convent connects to writer Miguel de Cervantes through his family's ties with the nuns who lived here. The religious community even received a mention in his most famous work.
Practical
The convent is located at Calle de Lope de Vega 18 in central Madrid, near Antón Martín and Estación del Arte metro stations. The site is easy to reach on foot and sits in a neighborhood filled with other historic sites and local shops.
Did you know?
The remains of famous writer Miguel de Cervantes were discovered here in 2015 during archaeological excavations, after being lost for centuries. The finding was a surprising revelation, as the exact location of his grave had long been unknown.
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