Antiguo Monasterio de San José del Cuervo, Baroque monastery in Los Alcornocales Natural Park, Spain.
The monastery follows a square layout with two extensions, featuring a north facade entrance hall and a southern granary section within the forest setting.
The Discalced Carmelite Order received land from Medina Sidonia Council in 1715, completing the monastery construction in the nineteenth century.
Friar José San Miguel designed the building taking inspiration from El Escorial Monastery while adapting it to Carmelite Order regulations.
The monastery stands 16 kilometers from Medina Sidonia center, but current private ownership restricts public access to this cultural heritage site.
Near the Celemín River, the monastery integrated medicinal water springs into its design, functioning both as a monastic residence and guest accommodation.
Location: Medina Sidonia
Location: Benalup-Casas Viejas
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: Medina-Sidonia, 11179, Cádiz, Spain 11179
GPS coordinates: 36.27983,-5.66374
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:44
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