Convento de San Juan de la Penitencia, Baroque convent in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
The Convento de San Juan de la Penitencia features a Latin cross layout church with a recessed facade and stone sculptures of religious figures.
Cardinal Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros established this Franciscan convent in 1508, which later moved to its current location at the former Augustinian college in 1884.
The convent museum displays Cardinal Cisneros's personal belongings, including a Nasrid staff, a pectoral reliquary, and 17th-century religious paintings.
The convent maintains regular visiting hours for its church and museum, with guided tours available through the historical religious complex.
The oval sacristy behind the church dome contains the original testament of Cardinal Cisneros, preserved by the Franciscan nuns since his death.
Location: Alcalá de Henares
Inception: October 11, 1508
Founders: Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Part of: University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares
Address: Calle Santiago, 37 28801 28801
GPS coordinates: 40.48415,-3.36550
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11
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