Iglesia-convento de la Merced, Gothic monastery in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
The Iglesia-convento de la Merced is a Gothic monastery in Jerez de la Frontera with a Baroque façade and elaborate interior decoration. Its interior combines Gothic vaults with Renaissance pillars and houses several important altarpieces.
The Mercedarian Order arrived in Jerez in the 14th century and built this monastery as a center for their work in the city. The Baroque façade was added later in the 17th century and shapes the building's appearance today.
The name comes from the Mercedarian Order, dedicated to ransoming enslaved Christians. Visitors can see how this religious mission shaped the artworks and interior design visible today.
Entry is available without special planning as it remains an active monastery. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing and respect the quiet hours typical of religious communities.
A shrine inside houses a relic that was long believed to be the Holy Shroud and arrived in 1572. This religious treasure made the monastery a special destination for pilgrim visitors from across the region.
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