Convento de las Teresas, Seville

The Convento de las Teresas features multiple architectural styles, reflecting various construction phases through its incorporation of neighboring houses over time.

Saint Teresa of Avila established this convent in 1586, making it the eleventh of seventeen religious communities she created during her reformation movement.

The convent follows the traditions of the Discalced Carmelite order, emphasizing prayer and solitude as fundamental elements of their religious practice.

The interior spaces remain closed to visitors as it functions as an active monastery, allowing only exterior observation of its architectural elements.

The parlor contains painted ceiling decorations that combine heraldic elements with natural motifs, demonstrating the convent's artistic traditions.

Location: Seville

Inception: 1586

Founders: Teresa of Ávila

Part of: Seville old town

GPS coordinates: 37.38581,-5.98879

Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:51