Convento Nuestra Señora de la Consolación

How to get there

Heritage cataloging: Religioso
Locality: Villanueva de Algaidas (Málaga)
Path and stage:
  • Camino Mozárabe desde Málaga / Villanueva de Algaidas-Cuevas Bajas
Address: MA-203
Coordinates: 37.193529, -4.454164
Distance to the center of the population: 0 km

This convent, the remains of which still exist (due to its abandonment after the Civil War), was the origin of the initial population center. It is known as Our Lady of Consolation and was founded in 1566 by the first Duke of Osuna, Don Pedro Téllez Girón. It is also referred to as the Convent of the Recollects of Saint Francis of Assisi, as the Duke of Osuna authorized its foundation by the Congregation of the Recollect Fathers of Saint Francis of Assisi. The structure of the church is preserved thanks to the strength of its walls, built with very well-crafted ashlars. The building has a single-floor layout with a slight transept that still retains the sphere that supported the dome.

Closing days

Closed: Does not close

Services

Pets allowed: YES

Visits

Free: YES

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