Carmelite Monastery

Carmelite Monastery showing religious aspects


Marvel at this architectural work of art with an intriguing museum on a site that’s home to a cloistered order of nuns.

The Carmelite Monastery stands alongside the Santa Teresa Church and the Museum of Religious Art as part of a vast ecclesiastical complex. The entire structure occupies half a block next to the central Plaza San Martín. Gaze up at the majestic bell tower and see the figure of Christ that watches over the church.

Admire the pinkish hue of the façade, which is lined with yellow patterns. See the elaborate frontage of the church at night, when it is illuminated in bright lights. The colonial style is reminiscent of the founding years of Córdoba in the early 1600s. Note the single Baroque steeple above four pilasters.

Enter the church to see its single nave with three choirs and a large Baroque carving of Santa Teresa brought from Spain in the 18th century. Browse the intriguing exhibits of the Museum of Religious Art. It hosts temporary exhibitions with a theme of Córdoba history and antique religious artifacts.

Hear about the layout of the monastery, which has seven patios, cloisters, an old hermitage and a cemetery. Nuns live here, away from the rest of the world, to devote their lives to prayer.

Learn about the history of the monastery, which was set up in 1628 by founder Don Juan de Tejada. He built it to thank Santa Teresa for the miracle of helping his young daughter to recover from a grave illness.

Note that only the church is open regularly to visitors, while the monastery is a closed site for the Carmelite nuns apart from very early in the morning, when they sometimes share their songs with visitors.

The Carmelite Monastery lies in the vibrant central area of the city. Visit nearby landmarks, such as Cabildo and the Córdoba Cathedral, which both lie on the adjacent Plaza San Martín. Arrive via taxi or bus to one of the stops on the busy roads in this district.

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