Real Monasterio de Santa Ana, Badajoz, Spain

Real Monasterio de Santa Ana is the headquarters of the Order of St. Clare in Badajoz and lies in the heart of the old city. It was founded in 1518 by Ms. Leonor de Vega i Figueroa, under the blessing of Pope Leo X, and belonged to the jurisdiction of the Franciscan province of San Miguel. According to the tombstone in the grounds, Figueroa was abbess of the monastery for forty years until her death on April 17, 1558. She was buried in the grounds, until moved to the Cripta Real del Monasterio de El Escorial.

The monastery underwent a major transformation in the 18th century although the original structure partly remains. Outwardly, part of the building has buttresses and a tower with two bells. On the vault of the chancel stands a lookout tower with a lattice brick convent, topped with pinnacles. The church of the monastery has a single nave which was rebuilt in the late 17th century, and the presbytery is covered by a late Gothic rib vault dated to the first half of the 16th century. The church contains numerous altarpieces, imagery, paintings, and silverware.

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José Rodríguez (14 months ago)
place to reconnect with the past and enjoy a lot of peace and silence. Excellently preserved by endearing nuns who have some natural products that you have to try. Unfortunately visits are very restricted and must be done through "Friends of Badajoz".

Francisco (15 months ago)
A group of us have attended a guided tour by "friends of Badajoz" and I totally recommend it because, leaving aside the treatment, which has been unbeatable both on the part of the organization and the sisters, when you enter and they begin to explain the history and the content you realize that you are facing a true gem, at times it surprises you, at times it excites you as well as being a unique opportunity to open your mind and heart. At the slightest opportunity you have you have to go. ?

Miguel Ángel Claramón Rosado (17 months ago)
A heritage and historical treasure in the pure heart of Badajoz. We have loved meeting it with the help of Friends of Badajoz who do a great job of disseminating and informing about the city's heritage. Totally recommended for visitors to the city and for the people of Badajoz themselves.

juan Moreno (2 years ago)
We have visited it with the Friends of Badajoz association, the site is beautiful, full of history and works of art, the explanations take you through the history of our city and the education and kindness of the sisters is moving. Don't forget to buy some sweets, the Santa Clara yolks are a delight.

Ana Castano Garcia (3 years ago)
Always willing to help others. In an incomparable setting of history and treasures kept in its Royal Monastery. The petitions addressed to the Poor Clares sisters are heard from humility. Excellent artisan sweets.

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