Convent of Las Descalzas Reales

Founded in 1559 by Joanna of Austria, daughter of Emperor Charles V, this monastery is a significant religious site with a deep historical background. The building exemplifies Renaissance architecture, designed by architects including Antonio Sillero and Juan Bautista de Toledo. It functions as a cloistered monastery and a place of worship.

The complex holds an important collection of artworks, reflecting its dual role as a religious site and museum. Its historic and artistic heritage is protected as a National Monument. The monastery is noted for its serene atmosphere and its connection to Spanish religious and cultural history.

The site remains partially open to the public, combining its function as a residence for nuns with its role as a museum that displays its art and architectural features, preserving the legacy of its founders and the period in which it was established.