Convento de San José (Ávila)
Buildings and structures in Ávila, SpainDiscalced Carmelite OrderDiscalced Carmelite nuns in SpainMonasteries in Castile and LeónMuseums in Castile and León ... and 3 more
Religious museums in SpainRenaissance architecture in Castile and LeónRoman Catholic churches in Ávila, Spain
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.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article Convento de San José (Ávila) (License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Authors, Images).Convento de San José (Ávila)
Calle Madres, Ávila
Geographical coordinates (GPS) Address External links Nearby Places Show on map
Geographical coordinates (GPS)
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| N 40.6552 ° | E -4.6922 ° |
Address
Monasterio de San José
Calle Madres
05001 Ávila
Castile and León, Spain
Open on Google Maps