Convento de Santa Clara, 13th-century Franciscan convent in Salamanca, Spain.
The convent features multiple sections including a lower choir, northern gallery, vaulted ceilings area, and a balcony with views of neighboring structures.
Founded in 1238 by the Order of Poor Clares, the convent underwent renovations in the 16th century and received a new Baroque vault in the early 1700s.
The Museum of Medieval Painting displays wall paintings from the 13th and 14th centuries, along with interactive displays explaining the artwork's symbolism.
Guided tours in Spanish operate every hour from Monday to Friday between 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM and 4:25 PM to 6:10 PM, with weekend hours until 2:10 PM.
The restoration work in 1988 revealed original Mudéjar coffered ceilings from the 14th and 15th centuries hidden above the Baroque vaulted ceiling.
Location: Salamanca
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
GPS coordinates: 40.96179,-5.66016
Latest update: March 9, 2025 14:50
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