Convent of Saint Joseph, Segovia, Discalced Carmelite convent in Segovia, Spain.
The convent features a single-nave church with three sections, decorated with plasterwork vaults and religious sculptures from the Baroque period.
Teresa of Avila established this convent on March 19, 1574, traveling from Salamanca with Isabel de Jesus, Maria de Jesus, and John of the Cross.
The convent maintains the Discalced Carmelite traditions through daily prayer routines, contemplative practices, and religious ceremonies within its cloistered walls.
The religious complex includes specific architectural elements such as a turning wheel, parlor, and garden, essential for the enclosed religious community.
The church entrance displays decorative jambs preserved from Diego de Porres house, incorporating historical architectural elements into its structure.
Location: Segovia
Inception: March 19, 1574
Founders: Teresa of Ávila
Architectural style: Spanish Baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.95125,-4.12672
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:08
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