Real Monasterio de Santa Clara, Sevilla, Medieval convent in San Lorenzo district, Seville, Spain
The Real Monasterio de Santa Clara is a convent featuring Renaissance cloisters, a refectory, dormitories, and a conventual church decorated with painted ceramic tiles on its walls. The complex shows the full layout of a medieval women's religious community with structures spanning different periods.
King Sancho IV of Castile founded the convent in 1289, converting a palace that had belonged to Prince Fadrique into a religious community for the Poor Clare nuns. The location became the center of monastic life for this female order in the city.
The convent remains a place where devotion to Saint Clare continues to shape daily life within its walls. The nuns' presence and their spiritual practices give the space its living character today.
The convent is currently entered through Calle Becas, as the main entrance on Santa Clara Street is undergoing major restoration work. It is advisable to check the current access arrangements before visiting.
The Tower of Don Fadrique, preserved from the original palace, is the only example of its architectural style in Seville and blends Romanesque and Gothic elements. This structure shows a rare fusion of two medieval building styles at a single location in the city.
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