Convent of Santa Úrsula, Toledo facts for kids
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The Agustinas Ermitañas Convento Santa Úrsula is a special building in the city of Toledo, Spain. It is a convent, which is a place where nuns (women who dedicate their lives to religious service) live and pray. This convent was started a very long time ago, in the year 1259.
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Discovering Santa Úrsula Convent
This convent is a historic landmark in Toledo. It has been a home for Augustinian nuns for centuries.
The Old Church and Its Style
The church connected to the convent was built in 1360. It still has parts of its original Mudéjar design. Mudéjar is a unique Spanish art and architecture style. It mixes Christian and Islamic art ideas. Imagine beautiful patterns and brickwork!
A Special Artwork: The Reredos
Inside the church, there is a very important piece of art called a reredos. A reredos is a large, decorated screen or wall structure behind the altar in a church. This one was made in 1535 by a famous artist named Alonso Berruguete. It is a beautiful example of art from that time.
Exploring More of Toledo
If you are interested in other historic places in Toledo, you might also like to learn about:
Find Out More Online
You can learn more about the Santa Úrsula Convent by visiting this website:
- Convento de Santa Úrsula in CLM turismo
See also
In Spanish: Convento de Santa Úrsula (Toledo) para niños
