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
When to visit it?
Opening hours
- From June 1 to June 30:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM (final pass one hour before closing.)
Taxes
4 €Observations: With QR code. Admission 3 euros: Disabled people and children from 8 to 12 years old - Free: children under 8 years old. // Closed December 24, 25 and 31 and January 1 and 6
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Get to know the surroundings
Address and map location
- Postal address Pza. de Granada, 1. Ávila. NaN. Ávila
- Web
- Phones920 220 400
Tourist information
Ávila town hall
To know moreAddress
- Postal address municipality of Ávila . Ávila
- Web
- Phones920 350 000
Ávila tourism office
Address
- Postal address Centro de Recepción de Visitantes - Avda. de Madrid, 39, entrada por la c/ San Vicente. Ávila. NaN. Ávila
- Phones920 211 387
- Fax920 253 717
To know moreÁvila tourism office
Address
- Postal address Avda. Madrid, 39. Ávila. NaN. Ávila
- Web
- Phones920 354 000 ext. 370 y 371
- Fax920 254 200
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