Monasteries
Sense the centuries of history
Monastery of Santo Tomas
The building of the Royal Monastery began in 1482 with the construction of the Cloister of the Novitiates. It has other two splendid cloisters: the Cloister of Silence, also known as Cloister of the Deceased, because the friars were buried here before; and the Kings’ Cloister, area that was for the Summer Palace of the Reyes Católicos.
One of the most important works of the interior is the main altarpiece, by Pedro Berruguete (1440-1504), within which is located the grave of the only son of the Reyes Católicos, the Prince Don Juan, who died prematurely before reaching the throne. This grave was sculpted with alabaster by Italian Domenico Francelli.
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Religious architecture
- Construction:
- Monastery / Convent
- Predominant styles:
- Gothic
- Historical Period:
- Middle Ages
Address
Pza. de Granada, 1. Ávila. 05003 Ávila.
Telephone: 920 220 400
Website: http://www.monasteriosantotomas.com
More information
Centro de Recepción de Visitantes of Ávila
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
Casa de las Carnicerías. C/ San Segundo, 17. Ávila. 05001 Ávila.
Teléfono: 920 211 387
Fax: 920 253 717
Opening hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 10:30 – 14:00 and 15:30 – 19:30 (final pass one hour before closing.)
Tickets
4 €This website shall not be responsible for the accuracy of this data