It was the first monastery founded by Santa Teresa, with the help of her sister, her brother-in- law and the Bishop of Ávila. The monastery consisted of a number of houses and a small church grouped together, creating an architectural environment different from the rest of the town.

Some rooms have been preserved, such as the kitchen, the refectory, the Saint's cell and the cloister. The existing church by Francisco de Mora, begun in 1610, is of Herreran style and has excellent masonry. It keeps the worshipping sepulchres, in alabaster, of the Señores de Guillamas and the Bishop of Mendoza. Now, is a Convent of nuns of the Discalced Carmelites order.

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Historical Data

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

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • From April 1 to October 26:
    • Every day: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Last enter 30 minutes before closing .)
  • winter (October 31 – March 31):
    • From Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Closed: Sundays

Taxes

1.5 €

Observations: Museum and church are visited. Closed: December 24, 25 and 31 and January 1 and 6. There is no visitation during worship.

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Address and map location

  • Postal address Las Madres, 4. Ávila. NaN. Ávila
  • Phones
    920 222 127
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Tourist information

  • Ávila town hall

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  • Ávila tourism office

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    • Postal address Centro de Recepción de Visitantes - Avda. de Madrid, 39, entrada por la c/ San Vicente. Ávila. NaN. Ávila
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      920 211 387
    • Fax
      920 253 717
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