San Benito de Alcántara, Medieval convent in Alcántara, Spain.
The San Benito convent exhibits Renaissance arches across its three-story loggia and contains a central polygonal apse flanked by two semicircular ones.
Construction of the monastery began in 1505 under architect Pedro de Ybarra, following the decision of the Order of Alcántara to establish a new religious center.
The Gothic-style cloister features a square plan with two floors, representing the architectural preferences of Spanish religious buildings in the 16th century.
The monastery opens its doors to visitors who can explore the nave, two aisles, and the preserved sections of the original medieval structure.
The monastery stands on the foundations of a former Moorish fortress, integrating elements from different architectural periods into its design.
Location: Alcántara
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 39.72025,-6.88456
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:38
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