Convento de Santa Clara

The Convento de Santa Clara (“Santa Clara Convent”) is located in the city centre of Seville (Andalusia, Spain), in the district of San Lorenzo. Until the twentieth century, it was a convent of cloistered nuns, but now the Council uses it with a cultural purpose. The Convento de Santa Clara has hosted, for example, an exhibition dedicated to the Spanish artist Murillo.

Originally, the Convento de Santa Clara was built in a palace of the Infante Frederick of Castile during the thirteenth century. Only the Torre de Don Fadrique (“Don Fadrique’s Tower”) is preserved. Inside, many rooms have been kept, as the refectory, the cloisters or the bedrooms; and also the many tiles that decorate the walls.

In 2000 the restoration of the convent began. However, the budget was insufficient and only some areas were remodelled. It is undergoing rehabilitation since 2011.

Therefore, you cannot visit the convent completely, but some areas of special beauty as the Cloisters, the Refectory and the gardens.

If you fancy visiting a place full of history while in Seville, stop by the Convento de Santa Clara.

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