Convent of the Holy Cross, Segovia: Detail, street-side facade with finial and crocket details

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posted on 2017-07-05, 00:00 authored by G. Massiot & cie

Founded by St. Dominic de Guzman (1170-1221) in 1218. The complex houses the Cueva de Santo Domingo, the cave where St. Dominic had a vision, now a richly decorated chapel. The convent came under the patronage of the Catholic Kings and was enlarged in the 15th century. Isabella the Catholic particularly favoured the town, restoring the aqueduct and the monastery of Santa Cruz (1478-1485), built by Juan Guas. It currently houses the University SEK.

History

Alt Title

Convento de Santa Cruz la Real

Date Created

1910-01-01

Date Modified

2017-07-05

Spatial Coverage

Segovia|Segovia, Segovia, Spain|+40.952645-4.118926

Temporal Coverage

before or circa 1910

Cultural Context

['Fifteenth century', 'Late Gothic', 'Hispano-Flemish']

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To view the physical lantern slide, please contact the Architecture Library.

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Architecture Monasteries

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