Convento de Don Juan de Alarcón, Madrid, building in Spain
The Convento de Don Juan de Alarcón is a baroque convent building in Madrid with brick walls and a plain facade. Its interior features a cross-shaped church with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, a dome at the crossing, and paintings on the walls including a work by artist Juan de Toledo.
The convent was founded in 1609 and underwent major reconstruction between 1656 and 1671 involving architects such as Francisco Aspur and Gaspar de la Peña. During the Spanish Civil War it served briefly as a prison but retained its religious function afterward.
The convent takes its name from its founder Don Juan Pacheco de Alarcón and reflects the faith of the 17th century. Visitors can still see today how religious devotion shapes daily life through the artworks and relics that remain at this site.
The interior is only accessible through guided tours which can be arranged by request. Access may be difficult for visitors with mobility issues as there are steps at the entrance and wheelchair accessibility is not available.
The convent houses the incorrupt body of Saint Mariana de Jesús, which is venerated by visitors and represents a distinctive feature of this site. This rare phenomenon attracts the faithful who wish to visit this religious relic.
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