Convento Jesuíta - Cáceres, Extremadura, España
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N 39° 28.417 W 006° 22.210
29S E 726211 N 4372638
Built at the same time as the Church of San Francisco Javier, its façade has a similar composition.
Waymark Code: WM163T8
Location: Extremadura, Spain
Date Posted: 04/28/2022
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The door has an ornamented lintel with curved rafters, topped with the crest of Carlos III. Its construction ended in 1755.
Over time, it has had various uses, such as a seminary, barracks, secondary school, exhibition centre, etc.
Today, the building is the headquarters of the Extremadura School of Dramatic Arts.
Recommendations: Its interior patio is interesting, with a covered well through which contains rainwater that enters into the cistern. It can be seen at the Holy Week Outreach Centre of Cáceres.
Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Convento de la compañía de Jesús
Address:
Pl San Jorge
Cáceres, España
Religious affiliation: jesuítas
Date founded/constructed: 1775
Status of Use: Converted to Other Use
Web Site: Not listed
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