Monastery of the Incarnation (Madrid)
The Monastery of the Incarnation is a convent of Augustinian nuns that was intended for ladies of the highest nobility of Madrid at the time. Its foundation fell to Queen Margaret of Austria at the beginning of the 17th century. Today, it is considered one of the most important temples in the city due to its spectacular artistic collection and incalculable heritage value.
The design of the architectural complex, whose construction lasted from 1611 to 1616, was the work of the renowned architect Fray Alberto de la Madre de Dios. He inherited the commission after the sudden death of the architect Francisco de Mora sometime between 1610 and 1614.
The complex presents a façade of unmistakable Herrerian inspiration. It stands out for its unusual austerity, which at the time inspired many other temples of a similar style and elevated Fray Alberto as one of the great references of 17th-century architecture.
Of the entire monastery, the reliquary preserves the largest number of relics of incalculable historical and heritage value. Among them is a glass vial that, according to tradition, contains the blood of Saint Pantaleon and that liquefies on June 27 every year.
The Monastery of the Incarnation houses so many beautiful artistic pieces that a lavish museum was created. It is open to the public and, over the years, has gained immense appeal, especially among academics, students and devotees.
The design of the architectural complex, whose construction lasted from 1611 to 1616, was the work of the renowned architect Fray Alberto de la Madre de Dios. He inherited the commission after the sudden death of the architect Francisco de Mora sometime between 1610 and 1614.
The complex presents a façade of unmistakable Herrerian inspiration. It stands out for its unusual austerity, which at the time inspired many other temples of a similar style and elevated Fray Alberto as one of the great references of 17th-century architecture.
Of the entire monastery, the reliquary preserves the largest number of relics of incalculable historical and heritage value. Among them is a glass vial that, according to tradition, contains the blood of Saint Pantaleon and that liquefies on June 27 every year.
The Monastery of the Incarnation houses so many beautiful artistic pieces that a lavish museum was created. It is open to the public and, over the years, has gained immense appeal, especially among academics, students and devotees.
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Religious Buildings in Madrid
Civil Buildings in Madrid
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