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Madrid, Spain – The Convent Of The Royal Barefoot Sisters
Are you currently preparing a trip to Madrid, Spain? You most likely have an extended list of “must see’s” but there’s 1 attraction which is a little off the tourist path and sure to delight you in particular if you’re an art buff. The weekend in madrid de las Descalzas Reales homes an remarkable collection of fine art and is a functioning convent.
Also generally known as The Convent of Royal Barefoot Sisters and though the title weekend in madrid whimsical, the convent has been around for centuries and is often a sacred place. It acquired its start out in 1559 by the daughter of Charles V as a sanctuary for noblewomen and has maintained its religious and purposeful dedication up to today. For much more than 200 years the convent was closed to outsiders and just from the last 50 decades or so have visitors been permitted. The buildings by themselves are great examples of Renaissance architecture. The stone façade is often a vibrant orange along with the numerous archways and intricate doors are great examples of this period’s structure.
The assortment was madrid weekend from madrid flamenco offered for the convent by noblewomen getting into the convent to lead a existence of piety. For hundreds of years these had been on display only to members in the convent but today we are able to all get pleasure from the inventive treasures. You’ll find paintings from well-known artists for instance Titan, Brueghel, and Zurbaran. There are also intricately hand woven tapestries depending on drawings by Rubens. Sculptures also abound together with a sepulcher of Emperatriz Maria by Crescenci, a marble mausoleum by Leoni and many works by Mena.
The only way to view these functions of fine art at the convent is by a guided tour from 1 with the nuns. The madrid weekend breaks are only in Spanish however the nuns will happily answer questions in English. The performs of fine art genuinely converse for themselves so don’t fear about understanding the tour. Check out the convents web page or call the convent for tour times and information.
The Royal Collection podcast, Summer 2011
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