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The palace-turned-convent with a noble past

The palace-turned-convent with a noble past

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Plaza del Concilio de Trento, Salamanca

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In the heart of Salamanca, a palace converted into a Dominican convent tells tales of a prominent converso and his wife who founded it in the 15th century.

The Convento de las Dueñas, located on Plaza del Concilio de Trento in Salamanca, holds tales from a bygone era. Originally Juan Sánchez de Sevilla's property, it was later converted into a Dominican convent by Juana Rodríguez de Monroy, his wife, in 1419. The church and the cloister were constructed around 1533.

The capitals of the upper storey showcase the Plateresque style. Remains of the original mudejar gates from the palace can still be found in the convent, with one of them leading to the cloister.

The convent preserves these architectural features today, offering a glimpse into the history of the city.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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