Convento de Santa María de los Reyes, Medieval convent in Seville Old Town, Spain
Convento de Santa María de los Reyes is a convent complex in Seville's Old Town that combines Gothic and Moorish architectural elements. The site features stone arcades, open courtyards, and connected rooms distributed across the grounds.
The structure was originally built as a mosque in the 12th century and later transformed into a Christian convent complex following the Spanish Reconquista. This conversion shaped the religious and architectural heritage of medieval Seville.
The complex shows the spatial organization of monastic life in medieval Andalusia with its dedicated areas for daily routines and prayer. The inner layout remains characteristic of Iberian convents with their distinctive spaces designed for contemplation and community work.
The church and entrance area are open for exhibitions and workshops while other sections undergo restoration work. It is helpful to check ahead which sections are actually accessible during a visit.
The original vegetable gardens that once sat behind the convent walls have become an open space that city planners are now connecting with new urban pathways. This transformation shows how former monastery lands are being integrated into modern urban development.
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