Convent del Roser, Baroque convent in Lleida, Spain
Convent del Roser is a Baroque building in Lleida constructed in the 18th century with ornate architectural details and decorative stonework throughout. The complex combines religious spaces with generous courtyards and displays the proportions and style typical of Baroque design in its facades and interior passages.
The building was originally founded as the Convent of Santo Domingo and served the city's religious community. During the War of Spanish Succession, Bourbon forces set it on fire in 1707, causing severe damage to the structure.
The building once hosted the Jaime Morera Art Museum and the Faculty of Law and Letters, shaping the city's intellectual life over the centuries. Its rooms still reflect these different purposes through their layout and decoration.
The convent now operates as a luxury hotel following extensive renovations that preserved its historic character. Visitors can experience the interior by staying as guests or by requesting guided tours that should be arranged in advance.
Local advocacy groups argue the building should return to public cultural use, since it served the city as a museum and university facility for decades. This ongoing discussion about its future reflects how residents value historic sites being accessible to everyone.
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