Convento del Sancti Spiritus, Toro

Name: Convento del Sancti Spiritus
Address: Calle Canto 27, Toro, 49800, Spain
Telephone: +34 980 69 03 04

#2 among attractions in Toro

Sacred and religious sites, Spiritual, Museum

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The monastery of Sancti Spiritus el Real, belonging to the congregation of Dominican contemplative nuns, is located in the Spanish town of Toro.

It houses the Museum of Sacred Art of Toro, where there is a unique collection of polychrome sargas of the 16th century, with scenes of the Passion taken from large Italian-Flemish prints. The main work of art in the monastery is the mausoleum sarcophagus of Beatriz de Portugal, queen consort of Castile and León. The building also highlights its church, choir, cloister, chapter house and refectory, among others.

The convent was declared by decree of 27 September 1943, Historic-Artistic Monument, precedent of the current figure of Cultural Interest.

Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 41°31'13"N, 5°24'2"W

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Calle Canto 27Toro 49800 Spain

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+34 980 69 03 04

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Convento del Sancti Spiritus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collegiate church of Santa María la Mayor, Iglesia de San Salvador de los Caballeros, Iglesia del Santo Sepulcro, Iglesia de San Pedro del Olmo.

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Iglesia de San Salvador de los Caballeros, Toro
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~1860 ftE
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Iglesia del Santo Sepulcro, Toro
9 min walk • The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a temple located in Toro. It was the seat of the vicar general of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem until the 15th century, when it passed to the Order of Malta.
~1500 ftNE
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Iglesia de San Pedro del Olmo, Toro
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0.5 miNE
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Iglesia de Santo Tomás Cantuariense, Toro
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Iglesia de San Julián de los Caballeros, Toro
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Which popular attractions are close to Convento del Sancti Spiritus?

Nearby attractions include Iglesia de San Salvador de los Caballeros, Toro (6 min walk), Iglesia de San Pedro del Olmo, Toro (8 min walk), Collegiate church of Santa María la Mayor, Toro (8 min walk), Iglesia del Santo Sepulcro, Toro (9 min walk).

Convento del Sancti Spiritus, Toro

Facts and practical information

Convento del Sancti Spiritus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Collegiate church of Santa María la Mayor, Toro

Iglesia de San Salvador de los Caballeros, Toro

Iglesia del Santo Sepulcro, Toro

Iglesia de San Pedro del Olmo, Toro

Iglesia de Santo Tomás Cantuariense, Toro

Iglesia de San Julián de los Caballeros, Toro

Iglesia de San Lorenzo el Real, Toro

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Convento del Sancti Spiritus?