The building stands on the site of the birthplace of Saint Teresa of Ávila and since 1999 has housed a museum. It also conserves part of the original kitchen garden. The chapels of El Carmen and La Santa contain the rooms where Saint Teresa was born.

Dating back to the 17th century, this convent stands out for its Baroque façade. The interior features several side naves boasting magnificent figures by the master sculptor Gregorio Fernández.

There is also a Chamber of Relics.

Historical Data

Architecture:
Religious architecture
Construction:
Monastery / Convent
Predominant styles:
Baroque
Historical Period:
Early modern period

Address

Plaza de la Santa, 2. Ávila. 05001 Ávila.

Telephone: 920 211 030 / 920 220 708

Website: http://www.teresadejesus.com/

More information

Centro de Recepción de Visitantes of Ávila

Address:

Avda. Madrid, 39. Ávila. 05001 Ávila.

Telephone: 920 354 000 ext. 370 y 371

Fax: 920 254 200

Email: turismo@ayuntavila.com

Website: http://www.avilaturismo.com

Oficina de Turismo Regional of Ávila

Address:

Casa de las Carnicerías. C/ San Segundo, 17. Ávila. 05001 Ávila.

Teléfono: 920 211 387

Fax: 920 253 717

Email: oficinadeturismodeavila@jcyl.es

Opening hours

    From January, 1 to December, 31:
  • Monday to saturday: 9:30 – 13.00 and 15:30 – 19:30
  • Sundays and holidays: 9:30 – 11:00 and 15:30 – 19:00

Tickets

Free

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