Convento de San José de los Carmelitas Descalzos (Zaragoza) facts for kids
The Convent of San José of the Discalced Carmelites was an old religious building in the city of Zaragoza, Spain. It belonged to a group of monks called the Discalced Carmelites. This convent was taken down in the 1970s.
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History of the Convent
This convent was started in 1594. It was built next to the old road called "camino del Bajo Aragón." This spot was on the right side of the Huerva river, just outside the city walls of Zaragoza.
Damage and Rebuilding
The convent was badly damaged and burned during the French sieges of Zaragoza. These sieges happened in 1808 and 1809. After the fighting, the building was rebuilt in 1814.
New Uses for the Building
In 1835, the Spanish government took control of the convent. This process is called "confiscation" or "nationalization." It meant the government now owned the building.
From 1835 until 1900, the old convent was used as a prison. It was known as the "Penal de San José." Later, in 1908, it became a military barracks for soldiers.
Final Demolition
The building remained a barracks until 1971. At that time, it was part of a plan called "Operación Cuarteles" (Operation Barracks). The convent was sold to the Zaragoza City Council. A few years later, the city decided to demolish it. This was done to make the "camino de las Torres" road wider. It also helped create new green areas and other roads in the city.
Images for kids
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Convent of San José in Zaragoza, painted by Baron Louis-François Lejeune.
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A photograph of the Convent of San José when it was used as a prison around 1860.
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See also
- Catholic Church in Spain
