Convent of Saint Joseph, Malagón

The Convent of Saint Joseph features Renaissance architecture with stone walls, religious chambers, and meditation gardens within its enclosed grounds.

Teresa of Ávila established this Discalced Carmelite convent on April 11, 1568, making it one of the earliest foundations of the reformed Carmelite order.

The convent maintains traditional Carmelite practices, with nuns dedicating their days to prayer, meditation, and religious studies in structured sequences.

Visitors can schedule guided tours of the convent's public areas through the local tourism office, with specific viewing hours during weekday mornings.

This religious complex represents one of the few convents where the original architectural plans and founding documents from Teresa of Ávila remain intact.

Location: Province of Ciudad Real

Location: Malagón

Inception: April 11, 1568

Founders: Teresa of Ávila

Architectural style: Renaissance

GPS coordinates: 39.17258,-3.85194

Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:48