Colegio de Santo Domingo

The Colegio de Santo Domingo is a Renaissance convent and educational complex located in Orihuela. The structure features ornate doorways with heraldic details and a Baroque tower, arranged around multiple courtyards and interior spaces.

Fernando de Loaces founded the institution in 1553 as a convent-school, which later gained university status in 1610. The complex maintained its educational role until the early 19th century.

The building contains two distinct cloisters that reflect different periods: one from the Renaissance era in the convent area and another from the Baroque period in the university section. This spatial division shows how the complex grew and changed over time.

The site is open on weekdays and Saturdays, with visiting hours divided between morning and afternoon periods. It helps to check exact times before your visit, as these may vary seasonally.

The building contains a collection of paintings by Antonio de Villanueva, Pedro Camacho Felizes, and Bartolomé Albert integrated into its Renaissance and Baroque spaces. These artworks offer insight into the local artistic tradition of the period.

Location: Orihuela

Inception: 1550s

Architectural style: Renaissance

Part of: cultural heritage in Alicante

GPS coordinates: 38.08944,-0.94119

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:03