Art and culture
Convent of San Antonio
Founded in 1652 by Franciscan monks, the building and its art collections can be visited.
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- Convent of San Antonio
Almendralejo's convent
Location and Contact:
- Contact person: Tourist Information Office
- Tel.:+34 924 66 69 67
- Fax: +34 924 67 75 57
- Email: turismo@almendralejo.es
- Website address: www.almendralejo.es/
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Founded in 1652 by Franciscan monks, the building and its art collections can be visited.
The convent was built in the 17th century, founded by Franciscan monks. A lintelled doorway on the quadrangular façade provides access to the inside of the building. A statue of the saint over the doorway and Franciscan emblems beside it welcome you to a space open to visitors where you can contemplate art collections.
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- Origin:
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- 17th century
- Construction:
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- Convent
- Period in history:
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- 17th century
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