Description: A guided tour around sites of contemplation and silence.
Santiago’s abundant heritage features enclosed convents: places of prayer,austere living and peace, surrounded by a halo of mystery hidden behind tall walls and lattices. This unusual guided visit will reveal their history, heritage and the keys to their daily routine.
Includes brochure with detailed information.
Itinerary: Enclosed convent of Mercedarian nuns. Enclosed convent of Dominican nuns. Former Convent of San Domingos (Dominicans) garden. Enclosed convent of the Order of St. Clare.
Note: Due to the very essence of enclosed life, the tour only visits the convents’ ‘public’ areas, such as convent churches or chapels, parlours, gatehouses and revolving windows.
Adults: 10 €
Under-5s: free
Children ages 6-12: 50% discount
LOW SEASON 10-11 (Nov-Holy Week): bilingual Spanish/English, Fri 10.30 am.
HOLY WEEK 11: bilingual Spanish/English, Fri 15, Thu 21 and Sat 23 April, 10.30 am.
MID-SEASON 11 (End Holy Week- 31 may): bilingual Spanish/English, Fri 10.30 am.
HIGH SEASON 11: (1 June- 15 Sep): bilingual Spanish/English, Fri 10.30 am.
2h30min. Any physically able person can go on this visit, although you have to be a good walker due to its duration and steep hills.
Bilingual Spanish / English.
Includes brochure with detailed information.
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