Convento de las Duenas
Convento de las Duenas
Convento de las Duenas
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Adolfo García Morillo
Seville, Spain396 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Along with the nearby San Esteban and the Clarisas, the Dueñas, much more modest than the other two, is charming, secluded, quiet. An oasis of peace, somewhat away from the hustle and bustle of tourist Salamanca. Its cloister is the pure expression of peace, tranquility and calm. It is worth paying attention to the marked contrast between the arcades of the upper and lower cloisters, and how they harmonize perfectly. Finally, a small shop offers convent sweets. The bitter ones are recommended. Delicious.
Written 31 August 2023
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ANGELO V
Milan, Italy4,742 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
The Convent and church "de las Dueñas" is a Dominican convent that was built in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is part of the UNESCO heritage site "Old City of Salamanca".
The church consists of a single nave in Gothic style covered by seven cross vaults. Its apse has a baroque altarpiece.
The convent houses a small museum (few explanations provided), and has a magnificent cloister built in 1533, which was adapted in shape to the layout of the primitive rooms, so it developed a unique irregular pentagonal floor plan. The cloister consists of two floors: the lower one has segmental arches on columns and medallions with heads in the spandrels, and the upper one has columns and footings. The capitals are of inexhaustible fantasy and variety and monsters and grotesques were carved in the spandrels.
Next to the church / museum entrance is a small shop, where you can buy outstandingly good sweets produced by the nuns.
The church consists of a single nave in Gothic style covered by seven cross vaults. Its apse has a baroque altarpiece.
The convent houses a small museum (few explanations provided), and has a magnificent cloister built in 1533, which was adapted in shape to the layout of the primitive rooms, so it developed a unique irregular pentagonal floor plan. The cloister consists of two floors: the lower one has segmental arches on columns and medallions with heads in the spandrels, and the upper one has columns and footings. The capitals are of inexhaustible fantasy and variety and monsters and grotesques were carved in the spandrels.
Next to the church / museum entrance is a small shop, where you can buy outstandingly good sweets produced by the nuns.
Written 21 May 2024
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Duquesadiner
Glasgow, UK1,310 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
I have visited this convent on a number of occasions. What most reviews say are correct. Next to the Convent of San Esteban across the road this is a poor second but still worth visiting. Once it is open again I would recommend a tour. It has one of the finest cloistered areas of any small convent I have seen.
Written 24 June 2021
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steve20251
Hamburg, Germany10,557 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, Switzerland1,174 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
Jun 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, UK115 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
Jun 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
NY961 contributions
Jul 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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¿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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