Convento de Santo Domingo

The Convento de Santo Domingo is a convent featuring Spanish Gothic design located along Alameda Cristina. The main nave displays ribbed vaults decorated with Mudejar patterns, and a Baroque-style side chapel opens toward the street.

The Dominican Order founded this convent in 1264 during the Christian conquest of Jerez by King Alfonso X. It became one of the earliest religious buildings erected outside the medieval city walls.

The convent houses the statue of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación, co-patron saint of Jerez. Religious brotherhoods continue to use this space to practice their traditions and gather.

Two separate entrances provide different routes to explore the interior spaces. The Gothic cloister from the 15th century hosts exhibitions and cultural events regularly and is typically accessible to visitors.

The Gothic cloister was purchased by the city in 1983 and transformed into a venue for rotating art exhibitions. This conversion turned the historic courtyard into an active center for contemporary cultural programming.

Location: Jerez de la Frontera

Architectural style: Spanish Gothic architecture

GPS coordinates: 36.68620,-6.13651

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03