Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced, Religious monastery in central Madrid, Spain.
The monastery features a Renaissance church with a Latin cross layout, three naves, and eight side chapels adorned with religious art.
Founded on August 4, 1564, by Fray Gaspar de Torres, the monastery began with eight monks from Guadalajara and Toledo convents.
The monastery housed fray Gabriel Téllez, known as Tirso de Molina, a prominent Spanish dramatist who influenced theater in the 17th century.
The monastery stood at the current Plaza de Tirso de Molina, which was called Plaza del Progreso until 1939.
The main cloister contained paintings by Vicente Carducho and Lucas Jordán, with facilities including an infirmary, pharmacy, printing press, and bakery.
Location: Madrid
Inception: August 4, 1564
GPS coordinates: 40.41256,-3.70508
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:59
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