Monasterio Santa Teresa de Jesús

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Monasterio Santa Teresa de Jesús

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Monasterio Santa Teresa de Jesús, Discalced Carmelite convent in Almagro, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The monastery combines Gothic Revival architecture with religious functionality, featuring separate spaces for contemplative nuns and public worship areas.

Mercedes Castellanos de Anchorena funded the construction of this monastery in 1894, making it the second Carmelite establishment in Buenos Aires.

The monastery maintains the spiritual traditions of Saint Teresa of Avila through daily prayers, contemplation practices, and religious ceremonies.

Located at Potosí 4049 in Buenos Aires, the monastery welcomes visitors who respect the guidelines regarding silence and photography restrictions.

Cardinal Antonio Samoré conducted prayers at this monastery during diplomatic tensions between Argentina and Chile in the 1970s.

Location: Buenos Aires

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: -34.60690,-58.42360

Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:53

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