Nestled within the heart of Córdoba, Spain, lies a sumptuously ancient masterpiece dating back nearly four centuries: the Santa Ana Carmelite Convent. Established in 1608, this historic edifice bears the marks of a Baroque Church, erected with the help of the Marquesado del Carpio, whose resplendent facade flaunts a portico and holds an image of Santa Ana, the Virgin, and the Child. The convent's Renaissance-style stairway bears the symbol of its origins, proudly displayed following its restoration. A loggia extends towards the garden at the rear, while the retablo, completed in 1710, underwent a substantial restoration after a fire in 1993, with ongoing renovations since 2015. Today, the convent hums with life, sheltering just six dedicated nuns who create artisanal sweets, available at a turnstile.
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Written by Nik Frost
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