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The convent was founded in 1611 by Felipe III and Margarita de Austria, for the ecclesiastic order of the Agustinas de Recoletas, following the tradition, between the monarchy and the Spanish nobility, of sponsoring religious buildings. The church has a Latin cross floor, an only one nave, transept and dome. Its façade is one of the most beautiful facades of the post- Herrerian style in Madrid, with the three classic entrance arches.
It is crowned by a rectangular gable.
The interior part of the building is a Ventura Rodríguez´ s work. It is made of jasper, marbles and golden bronzes. Its decoration is typically Castilian, with blue and white glazed tiles from Talavera and wooden doors and beams. It has an excellent art gallery with works of Lucas Jordán, Francisco Bayeu, Juan Van de Hammen, Gregorio, Fernández or Pedro de Mena. The Major Chapel, has a Latin cross floor, and is decorated with frescoes of Bayeu.
In the cloister there are pictures with scenes of the Virgin´ s Life, The choir has a set of chairs from the XVII Century. In the Reliquary chapel there is an ampoule which contains coagulated blood of St Pantaleón, which is liquidized every year the day 27 July. The monastery was useful for housing ladies from the high nobility.
Built: XVII Century (1611-1616)
Author: J. Gómez de Mora, Fray Alberto de la Madre de Dios
Style: Late Mannerism
Category: Religious
Type: Convent
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If you're visiting Madrid do not miss an essential tour through its most emblematic places.
This guided tour will takes to you to stroll historical and enchanting Madrid sights such as the Paseo del Retiro, the Barrio de las Letras, the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
Without forgetting the Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral are located.
Make the most of your visit to the Prado National Museum. By booking your ticket with an audio guide here, you'll enjoy skip-the-line access to the museum and an app that provides all the details about masterpieces by renowned artists like Goya and Velázquez, as well as great European painters like Rubens.
A perfect option to explore at your own pace one of the largest and most visited art galleries in the world.
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