Convento de las Clarisas de Santa Cruz
Convento de las Clarisas de Santa Cruz, Renaissance convent in Cabildo de Arriba, Spain
The Convento de las Clarisas de Santa Cruz is a Renaissance convent in Cabildo de Arriba with a single-nave church featuring barrel vaulting and a polygonal apse. Its main entrance, marked by a semicircular pediment, faces Calle Alta.
The convent was founded in 1656 by Maria de Oquendo and received substantial financial endowment. It was converted into a tobacco factory in 1838 after the resident nuns were relocated.
The building displays the architectural language of Spanish Renaissance with clean proportions and classical elements. Visitors can see this style in the facade and interior design, which reflect the artistic values of that period.
The building is currently empty and not open to the public. The best exterior views are from Calle Alta, where the main facade and its Renaissance details can be seen from the street.
The founder Maria de Oquendo was so wealthy that she financed the convent using revenue from taxes in Seville and port rights in Suances. This unusual funding source allowed the convent to remain independent and prosperous.
Location: Santander
Inception: 1656
Architectural style: Renaissance
Part of: Camino del Norte
GPS coordinates: 43.46024,-3.81331
Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27
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