Monasterio de San Clemente
Monasterio de San Clemente, Cistercian monastery in Old Town, Seville, Spain.
Description
Monasterio de San Clemente is a monastery complex in Seville's Old Town with multiple buildings showing architectural features from the 16th and 17th centuries. The layout includes chapels, cloisters, living quarters, and gardens arranged as a functioning Cistercian community would require.
History
The monastery was founded in 1348 and later became a royal mausoleum during the Late Middle Ages. This shift from active convent to memorial space marked a turning point in how the place was used.
Culture
The monastery remains home to sisters who carry out daily spiritual practices within its walls. Visitors can sense how the religious community shapes the rhythm of life in the spaces, corridors, and gardens throughout the complex.
Practical
Visits need to be arranged in advance with the convent community since it remains an active religious site. Respecting prayer times and the daily rhythm of the sisters is important during any visit.
Did you know?
The complex grew over several centuries with each period adding its own building features and styles. These visible layers of history show how the community adapted its spaces to changing needs over time.
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