Convent of the Puras (Almeria)

Convent of the Puras (Almeria)


It is the oldest convent in Almeria (built in 1515) and represents one of the most important artistic constructions in the city, declared as a “Cultural Interest” in 1982.

Of the edification stands out the church, the cloister and the access zone with a 19th century cover.

In the framework of the Spanish Civil War, the militias took it over to use it as a barracks until the end of the war. The convent is the work of Ángel Ortiz de Villajos, a renowned Spanish architect.
 
 
 
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