Monastery of the Carmelitas
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
When to visit it?
Opening hours
- From November 1 to December 31:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (Free access: Tuesdays from 08:00 to 11:00.)
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Sundays: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Closed: Saturdays
- Closed in the afternoon: Thursday
Taxes
- General 4 €
- Groups 3 €
Observations: Last entry half an hour before closing time. Ask in advance: 923 540 288
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Get to know the surroundings
Address and map location
- Postal address C/ Nuestra Señora, 73. Peñaranda de Bracamonte. NaN. Salamanca
- Web
- Phones923 540 288
Tourist information
Peñaranda de Bracamonte town hall
To know moreAddress
- Postal address Plaza de la Constitución, 17. municipality of Peñaranda de Bracamonte . Salamanca
- Web
- Phones923 540 001
- Fax923 541 501
Peñaranda de Bracamonte tourism office
Address
- Postal address Plaza de España, 14. Peñaranda de Bracamonte. NaN. Salamanca
- Phones605 942 142
To know moreSalamanca tourism office
Address
- Postal address P/ Mayor, 32. Salamanca. NaN. Salamanca
- Web
- Phones
- 902 302 002
- 923 218 342
- Fax923 263 409
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