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Church of the Anunciacion / MM. Carmelitas descalzas / Sepulcher of Sta. Teresa
de las Carmelitas Descalzas (Discalced Carmelites) was founded in 1571 by the Madre Teresa de Jesús, who died here on October 4th, 1582. she was buried in the choir under the church.
Next to the convent front there is an ornate Mannerist section with a bass-relief representing the Annunciation. Inside, the cell of Santa Teresa and the original sepulchre, covered by a black marble tombstone. The main altarpiece, dating from the 17th century, has a marble urn containing the uncorrupted body of Santa Teresa.
Datos Históricos
- Arquitectura:
- Arquitectura Religiosa
- Construcción:
- Iglesia
- Estilos predominantes:
- Románico
- Periodo Histórico:
- Edad Moderna
Dirección
Pza. Santa Teresa, 1. Alba de Tormes. 37800 Salamanca.
Más Información
Tourist Office of Alba de Tormes
C/ Castillo, s/n. Alba de Tormes. 37800 Salamanca.
Telephone: 618 746 513
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P/ Mayor, 32. Salamanca. 37002 Salamanca.
Telephone: 902 302 002 / 923 218 342
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Opening hours
- Every day: 9:30 – 14:00 and 16:00 – 19:00
- Winter October, 1 – January, 8):
- Every day: 09:30 – 14:00 and 16:00 – 19:00
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