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Real Monasterio de Santa Clara

369 Reviews

#3 of 8 things to do in Tordesillas

Churches & Cathedrals, Sights & Landmarks

Calle Alonso Castillo S/N, 47100 Tordesillas, Spain

+34 983 77 00 71

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“A hidden jewel: but only in Spanish”

This royal palace-turned-convent is a spectacular remnant of the Mozarabic architectural style... read more

Reviewed 24 February 2018

Rebrites

Spain

“Interesting but very strangly disclosed”

This city claims to be royal. Most of it based on this building that has beem meticulously... read more

Reviewed 15 July 2017

DSantwerpen

Antwerp, Belgium

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4.5

369 reviews

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Very good32%
Average4%
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“old palace” (2 reviews)

“small town” (2 reviews)

“hidden jewel” (2 reviews)

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Calle Alonso Castillo S/N, 47100 Tordesillas, Spain

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Rebrites

Spain

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Reviewed 24 February 2018

A hidden jewel: but only in Spanish

This royal palace-turned-convent is a spectacular remnant of the Mozarabic architectural style, brought up to the plains of Castile by Moorish builders and preserved here by the national historical heritage ministry. Here you see the colorful tiles, lobed and horseshoe arches, geometric painted plasterwork more...More

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DSantwerpen

Antwerp, Belgium

214

Reviewed 15 July 2017 via mobile

Interesting but very strangly disclosed

This city claims to be royal. Most of it based on this building that has beem meticulously restored. Without any doubt the top monument in this small town. BUT only a guided visit (in Spanish) is possible. Being a well travelled culture consumer, I like...More

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alexineberry

Clitheroe, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 24 June 2017

Worth a detour

Amazing old palace/convent, highlight of our stay in Tordesillas. Worth the trip. Guided tours only, English and Spanish.

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jaimeelsabio

Maryland

695194

Reviewed 8 June 2017

Very informative tour

Tordesillas is north of Madrid at the crossroads between Zamora and Valladolid. Just passing through for one night we stopped and decided to spend the time and take the tour. Very informative and worth the stop. Nearby, is the Casa de Tratado where the treaty...More

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marquesa_de_parabere

Catalonia, Spain

966

Reviewed 20 April 2017

A must to visit in this village

This is an old palace/convent dating from the medieval ages, containing exceptional samples of mudéjar art (christian art made by muslim craftsmen) and also interesting additions of later periods. Too bad photography is only allowed in one "patio". There is a one-of-a-kind XV century bath...More

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Jane C

Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 26 March 2017 via mobile

A glimpse into cloistered life

Firstly, I would have given five stars if the tour had been in English or there was an English audio guide. So if you don't speak Spanish you will miss out on the history. That said, a guided tour is the only way to gain...More

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Alexandre H

4016

Reviewed 6 December 2016 via mobile

Andalucia in Castilla

The place is quite amazing as arabian style, the different patios the baths will remind you some andalusian palaces. The church itself has a very surprising celling. Do not miss it

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VIVSpain

SPAIN

3845

Reviewed 16 November 2016 via mobile

Splendid ! A hidden jewel

Beautiful place Takes minimum 2 hours to get through Music instruments, Arabic baths, amazing church Well worth a visit here

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hiddenhores

Dublin Ireland

6231

Reviewed 26 September 2016

just wandered around

We just wandered around as there were no tours on the day we were there. But it is a very serene place as it is still a working convent. It is here that Queen Isabella's daughter was confined here for over 50 years when they...More

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sullivision

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Reviewed 2 June 2016 via mobile

History through Architecture

The convent of Santa Clara is a great visit for history and architecture buffs giving a walk through time over several hundred years of residents, rulers and styles. If you are visiting Andalusia, the convent is architecturally and historically linked with both the Alcazar of...More