A convent of the Order of the Dominicans. It was built between the 16th and the 17th centuries. Though it is a Gothic building, its decoration is Plateresque and Baroque. This church has a Latin-cross plan, with only one nave with a Baroque reredos flanked by spiral columns, made by José de Churriguera. Its main panel depicts a scene from the martyrdom of San Esteban, painted by Claudio Coello. The building has three cloisters, the most interesting of which being the Royal Cloister.
Practical information
Timetables
Nov 02 to Mar 01
Tuesday to Saturday
10:00 AM to 1:15 PM
4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
Closing days: Monday
Apr 13 to Apr 17
Thursday to Friday
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Jun 01 to Jun 30
Monday to Sunday
10:00 AM to 1:15 PM
4:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Jul 20 to Nov 01
Monday to Sunday
10:00 AM to 1:15 PM
4:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Rates
General: €4
Reduced: €3
Children: Free admission