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Iglesia y Convento de la Concepción

Iglesia y Convento de la Concepción

Dating back to 1655, the church is located on one of the town's main streets, near the cathedral. Throughout its history, the church has suffered several fires, including one in 1677 and most recently in 1948. The two Baroque façades, which feature Marian themes, are almost identical. The quadrangular tower is made of the same masonry as the rest of the church. Construction of the convent was ordered in the sixteenth century by Bishop Álvarez de Vozmediano. It is one of the town's oldest convents; however, it has been closed after almost five centuries of history. Despite this, it retains its original structure, with rooms organised around a central cloister and quadrangular courtyard with galleries featuring semicircular arches supported by stone columns. The convent has remained virtually intact despite the various fires it has suffered. Access to the interior is via a doorway with a niche containing an image of the Virgen de la Concepción. During the time of Julius Caesar, this street was so important in the Roman era that Roman baths, once the most important part of the city, are buried beneath it. It is located on Calle Concepción.

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