Convento de Santa Clara de Santiago de Compostela

The Convento de Santa Clara features Baroque architecture with ornate decorations, stone walls, and extensive religious motifs throughout its structure.

Construction of the convent began in 1340 as a palace for Alfonso XI before its transformation into a religious institution for the Franciscan order.

The convent maintains active religious practices with Franciscan nuns residing in isolation, preserving centuries-old traditions of contemplative life.

Visitors can participate in 50-minute guided tours in Spanish to explore the convent's church, Mudéjar patio, and preserved Arab baths.

The convent's techumbre combines Islamic and Christian architectural elements, displaying inscriptions and geometric patterns characteristic of Mudéjar craftsmanship.

Location: Santiago de Compostela

Architects: Domingo de Andrade

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Part of: Way of Saint James in the province of A Coruña

GPS coordinates: 42.88528,-8.54056

Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:55