Convento de las Duenas
Convento de las Duenas
Convento de las Duenas
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steve20251
Hamburg, Germany10,691 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
The cloister is probably unique in its shape and beautiful in its execution. The Dominican nuns lovingly maintain the complex. Impressive the design of the capitals, which can be studied closely on the upper floor. A small exhibition deals with the slave trade after Sto. Domingo. The sale of the sweets goes directly to a project that aims to improve the wounds it has caused.
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Written 5 October 2024
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Sarah
Geneva, Switzerland1,197 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Perfect end of the day visit.
The monastery is extremely peaceful - like an oasis in the hectic city life.
The light was ideal to admire the cloister and the garden.
After the visit bought some sweets from the nuns: delicious!
The monastery is extremely peaceful - like an oasis in the hectic city life.
The light was ideal to admire the cloister and the garden.
After the visit bought some sweets from the nuns: delicious!
Written 30 May 2022
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cafriger
Sao Paulo, SP68 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
This hidden gem makes for an interesting visit. While you are walking around and reading some of its history, it's normal to see some of the nuns walking around, and if you are lucky, you will be able to buy some fresh bread made in the grounds.
Written 1 February 2019
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reeldoc
New York City, NY155 contributions
June 2016 • Couples
If you are visiting the San Esteban Convent you should add this one to it. The Convento de la Dueñas is a beautiful convent that houses Dominican Nuns. The name of the convent comes from the wealthy family origin of the first nuns that came to this convent. They belong to an enclosed order, so rarely you may see them. They have a life of pray to God and help each other with different tasks. They also have a small store where they sell home made pastries.
I saw in the premises a small museum which contains religious items.
The cloister is a heaven of peace and architectural beauty.
There is an entrance fee of 2 euros
I saw in the premises a small museum which contains religious items.
The cloister is a heaven of peace and architectural beauty.
There is an entrance fee of 2 euros
Written 28 June 2016
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Mr_Meldrew
London, UK117 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
I have seen many Convents and Monasteries, particularly in Spain and Portugal and it is difficult not to admire and appreciate the architecture and all that they offer. However, this one is much smaller and intimate, quite absorbing and very restful. My wife and I were felt very differently here than any others we had been to, it is a pity that there is not more to appreciate as it appears much of it is still occupied.
Written 14 October 2014
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Douglas F
Stroud, UK578 contributions
June 2011
The Rough Guide rightly says this is the most beautulful set of cloisters in the city. Smaller than some others but the irregular double-tiered pentangle is in wonderful condition. The Moorish touches just add to the whole, over which looms the cuopla of the Cathedral. And on a hot, June morning there was no-one there!
Written 21 September 2011
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salachic
NY985 contributions
July 2011
The nuns in this convent are cloistered and earn a living by making cookies. They make the BEST cookies. My favorites are the polvorones and the amarguillos (made from almonds). Upon entering the courtyard, follow the sidewalk to the bldg and take the door on the right. It doesn't cost anything to go in and get cookies, you only have to pay if you continue on to see the museum.
Written 24 August 2011
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walksrocco
Edmonton, Canada158 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
We nearly missed it, they were just closing. A nun let us in and ushered us in to the bake shop. The cookies are very good and the courtyard was lovely. But, we did not get to see the big courtyard because they closed.
Written 30 September 2017
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Veronica B
Weston super Mare, UK204 contributions
July 2016 • Friends
The artefacts and history about the Convent were on the first floor and interesting to see. We didn’t buy cakes from the nuns although we were sorely tempted! However the alternative offered fresh almonds were very tasty and enjoyed by us all.
Written 6 July 2016
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Rockcreekpark
Washington DC, DC155 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
The Convento is a lovely place to visit. The two story cloister has 2 Stars in the Michelin Guide. We recommend.
Written 19 May 2016
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¿Es fácil aparcar cerca? Bien en la calle o en algún parking público cercano
Written 19 August 2017
en la calle hay zona azul y existe muy próximo un parking público
Written 20 August 2017
Pues como no lo recordaba muy bien he mirado en internet y pone que de lunes a sabado de diez y media a una menos cuarto y de cuatro y media a cinco y media. Los domingos cerrado. Nosotros fuimos a las cuatro y media, o algo antes, y tubimos que esperar a que llegase el que habría la puerta.
Written 10 May 2016
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