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Convento de San José (Ávila)

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Convento de San José Ávila
Convento de San José Ávila

The Convento de San José (English: Convent of Saint Joseph) is a monastery of Discalced Carmelite nuns in Ávila, Spain. It is situated not far from the center of the city but outside the medieval walls. Saint Teresa of Jesus was the driving force behind the foundation of the monastery, which was built from 1562 onwards. The church (by Francisco de Mora) was only begun in 1607 after Saint Teresa's death. The statue in the facade was commissioned by King Philip III of Spain via artist Giraldo de Merlo.

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Convento de San José (Ávila)
Calle Madres, Ávila

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Monasterio de San José

Calle Madres
05001 Ávila
Castile and León, Spain
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