Convent of the Merced, Ciudad Real

The Convent of the Merced is a baroque structure featuring two levels adorned with ornate columns, arches, and religious decorations throughout. The spaces reveal the original sacred purpose of the place and its architectural composition, which now serves as museum galleries.

The convent was founded in 1613 as a religious community and maintained this role for over two centuries. From the 1800s onward it served as a school building before eventually becoming a museum.

The building reflects the religious devotion of its time, visible in its ornately framed entrances and sacred imagery on the walls. Visitors can sense how this space served both the faithful and later students, and what role it played in the spiritual life of the city.

The location sits on Plazuela de Los Mercedarios and welcomes visitors during opening hours. For details about access and visiting conditions, contact the venue by phone at +34 926 254334 or via email at museo-creal@jccm.es.

The building functioned as a school for over 150 years and shaped generations of students in the city. This extended educational use left marks in the space that visitors can still observe today.