Monasterio de la Encarnacion
Monasterio de la Encarnacion
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Michael K
London, UK522 contributions
May 2023
This 17th century monastery still has a community of nuns but is looked after by the Patrimonio Nacional. It is an Augustinian convent founded 1611 by Margaret of Austria, wife of Felipe III. We had booked for the 11 am guided tour. It was very detailed, but entirely in Spanish, so we didn’t understand a word of it. We spent a lot of time at the start looking at paintings, mainly of 17th century nobility and clerics – goodness knows who! (no guide book in English was available). We were able to go “round the back” to see the nuns’ chapel, at right angles to the church behind a grille, so that they cannot be seen from the nave but can see the altar. Thence into the reliquary chamber, a very ornate room, ceiling by Cartucho, stuffed with containers with parts from miscellaneous saints, including St Pantaleon. It is claimed that his dried blood liquefies on July 27th, the anniversary of his death. To those who like this sort of thing, the tour will be very appealing.
Written May 27, 2023
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MDOGP
Dallas, TX1,125 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
This was a guided visit that lasted 85 minutes. It was really instructive. I really learned about the different benefactors, art, and religious life in Spain in the 17th century. It is not a popular place for tourists, only 6 people were visiting the museum at the time. I highly recommend it along with the discalced monastery.
Written July 21, 2022
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3LoveLife
Margate City, NJ129 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Book a guided tour through patrimonionacional.es, limited tickets available. The hour and half tour was completely in muy rapido espanol, but worth it to see the Relic Chapel, thousands of relics including the blood of St. Pantaleon.
Written March 4, 2022
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MDOGP
Dallas, TX1,125 contributions
Sep 2020 • Solo
This monastery was built in the 17th century by Queen Margaret of Austria, the wife of Philip the third. It used to be a monastery for royal members, so they keep many beautiful religious pieces of art. The building is really austere, but the interior is very bright. I did not visit the monastery but the church.
Written September 14, 2020
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CharlieinTexas
Austin, TX3,914 contributions
Dec 2019
Very interesting structure. Take a look at the photos. There is brick, which may be more modern, to go along with the center, which is some sort of granite looking stone.
Written December 25, 2019
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David S
10 contributions
Sep 2019
Beautiful but tickets limited so but if a bun fight at 4pm to get one. Free if you show uk identification, otherwise €6. Slightly aggressive woman on the door but her assistant very pleasant. Tour quite long and no English translation offered so we learnt nothing. Very beautiful though.
Written September 4, 2019
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ulrikljungberg
Madrid, Spain90 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Don’t get me wrong, this was ok but I think you have to be really interested in history/religion to really appreciate Monasterio de la Encarnacion. We took a guided trip which lasted 1h and during that time we literally got an explanation of every painting and items within the monasterio and church. It felt like it was a bit too much. I much more appreciated the visit to Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales.
Written March 29, 2019
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LG_Kay
Singapore, Singapore7,488 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
I chanced upon this monastery on my way to Plaza de Oriente. Its exterior caught my attention, simple yet beautiful in architecture. In front of the building is a beautiful statue, surrounded by grass and trees. It was quiet and peaceful, as I was the only one. I took some photos of the monastery and the statue before moving on.
Written August 4, 2018
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK618,874 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
We came across this monastery after we had visited the magnificent Royal Palace Madrid and what a lovely find.
Monasterio De La Encarnacion is a lovely little building set in some well kept grounds, the building looks ancient and there's a beautiful statue out front of the monastery.
Although I didn't venture in, I was suitably impressed with the architecture .
I took a few photos of the monastery and the grounds before moving on to Plaza De Oriente which is almost adjacent to the wonderful monetary.
Monasterio De La Encarnacion is found on Plaza Encarnacion and is most definitely well worth checking out.
Monasterio De La Encarnacion is a lovely little building set in some well kept grounds, the building looks ancient and there's a beautiful statue out front of the monastery.
Although I didn't venture in, I was suitably impressed with the architecture .
I took a few photos of the monastery and the grounds before moving on to Plaza De Oriente which is almost adjacent to the wonderful monetary.
Monasterio De La Encarnacion is found on Plaza Encarnacion and is most definitely well worth checking out.
Written May 31, 2018
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Harriet E
17 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
My boyfriend and I visited this evening, as part of a guided tour in Spanish. When we arrived, the security guard explained that the guide spoke no English and gave us a guide book to acquaint us with the monastery. He was happy to explain some of the basics and was very friendly.
Then the tour began. What a guy! Neither my boyfriend or I speak Spanish but we could pick up bits here and there. The security guard (I am embarrassed to say I did not ask his name) was bringing up the rear and he talked to my bf and I the whole way round. It was like having a private tour! He apologised profusely for his (really good) English and talked to us about the artworks, the reliquary (oh my - a sight to behold!) and the fascinating history of the monastery.
Both of us agreed that it was a fantastic tour - not only is the building rich in history and beautiful artefacts, but the staff were charming. I'm really glad we made the trip and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in religious art and history. But... Perhaps speak a little Spanish first!
Then the tour began. What a guy! Neither my boyfriend or I speak Spanish but we could pick up bits here and there. The security guard (I am embarrassed to say I did not ask his name) was bringing up the rear and he talked to my bf and I the whole way round. It was like having a private tour! He apologised profusely for his (really good) English and talked to us about the artworks, the reliquary (oh my - a sight to behold!) and the fascinating history of the monastery.
Both of us agreed that it was a fantastic tour - not only is the building rich in history and beautiful artefacts, but the staff were charming. I'm really glad we made the trip and would recommend it to anyone with an interest in religious art and history. But... Perhaps speak a little Spanish first!
Written March 27, 2018
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