Antiguo Convento de San Andrés

The Antiguo Convento de San Andrés is a building steeped in history, located in the El Perchel neighborhood of Málaga, Andalucía. Originally founded in the 16th century over a shrine dedicated to San Andrés, the convent has been through several transformations over the centuries, serving various functions such as a hospital and a quarter for troops, both own and enemy. The convent was declared a cultural asset of interest in 2001.

After lying abandoned for a time, the convent saw the return of its founding members to the city in 1943. Restoration efforts began with deescombro in 2009 for a partial rehabilitation. A recovery project started in the autumn of 2016, which was divided into two construction phases. The first phase concluded in 2018, including interventions on the mesón - the future seat of the Fundación Carnaval de Málaga - and the refectorio. The second phase was completed on April 20, 2022.

The second phase included the restoration of the claustro, which has access from the Plaza de la Misericordia and will house the Jorge Guillén library, a meeting room, and the headquarters of the Archicofradía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen. The refectorio will host the biography of Torrijos through paintings, models, documentation, and uniforms of the soldiers involved in his capture.

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