San Francisco Monastery

Moguer, Spain

The convent of San Francisco was built during the 15th century to 18th century in Renaissance and Baroque style. Today it contains the Municipal Historical Archives and Iberoamerican Library.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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VICTOR MARTINEZ (7 months ago)
This monastery of Santa Clara de Moguer, in Mudejar Gothic style, is closely linked to the first voyages of Christopher Columbus to the Americas, and was the object of a special devotion on his part, who prayed in its church on the night of March 16, 1493 to his i return In this monastery are the tombs of the Portocarreiros, related to the House of Soutomaior. In 1333 Alfonso XI granted the town of Moguer as lordship to Alonso Jofre Tenorio e Soutomaior, admiral major of the sea, who founded in 1337 the Convent of Corpus Christi and in 1338 this Monastery of Santa Clara, both Franciscans, and endowed them with numerous goods, exercising the board of trustees of both foundations.
maria jose (9 months ago)
Interesting and guided visit, showing the two cloisters, the lower part of the convent and the church. Well explained by Manolo. The Church is larger than expected for a monastery and is very well preserved. The doors of the cloister and the nuns' communion room are interesting. As well as the tombs of the lords of Moguer. They preserve the original coffered ceiling in two rooms, as well as the choir stalls, from the 14th century.
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