Convento del Espíritu Santo, Religious convent and church building in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain.
Convento del Espíritu Santo is a convent and church building with a single nave divided into four sections, decorated with altarpieces, sculptures, and paintings created across several centuries. The interior shows how religious art accumulated and changed over time.
The convent was established in the late 15th century on ground where a former chapel had stood, and later suffered significant destruction during military conflicts in the early 1700s. A major earthquake in the middle of that century caused additional damage to the structure.
The sisters who live here practice their faith through daily prayers and ceremonies that shape the rhythm of life in this place. Their presence connects the building to the broader spiritual traditions of the region.
Visits are possible by arrangement, though hours of access can be limited since this remains a working religious community. It is important to be respectful of the sisters' privacy and daily routines when exploring the building.
Beneath the building lie remains of an older hospice that once served travelers and those in need before the monastery was constructed. These layers underground reveal how this ground has served spiritual purposes across many centuries.
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