The convent was founded in 1661 by Don Gaspar de Bracamonte y Guzmán, Count of Peñaranda and Viceroy of Naples, the works began in 1667. The church and the convent are characterized by simplicity, the prevailing norm in Carmelite architecture. The main chapel is adorned with a beautiful altarpiece very similar to that of the Carmelites of Alba de Tormes, presided over by the Virgin of the Assumption by Lucas Jordán. Inside the convent, paintings and works of great value are kept, many of them sent from Italy by their founder. The geometric volumes stand out on the outside of the building and massive use has been made of the brick, reserving the seating for the living and front parts.

Historical Data

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

Address

C/ Nuestra Señora, 73. Peñaranda de Bracamonte. 37300 Salamanca.

Telephone: 923 540 288

Website: http://carmelitas.bracamonte.org/index.htm

More information

Tourist Office of Peñaranda de Bracamonte

Address:

Plaza de España, 14. Peñaranda de Bracamonte. 37300 Salamanca.

Telephone: 605 942 142

Email: turismobracamonte@gmail.com

Tourist Office of Salamanca

Address:

P/ Mayor, 32. Salamanca. 37002 Salamanca.

Telephone: 902 302 002 / 923 218 342

Fax: 923 263 409

Email: informacion@turismodesalamanca.com

Website: http://www.salamanca.es

Opening hours

  • Other dates

Tickets

  • General: 3.5 €
  • Groups: 2.5 €

Remarks: Ask in advance: 923 540 288

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