Monastery of Poor Clares

Oldest Convent in the city

With an accolade of being the oldest Convent in the city, it has been highly regarded down the centuries. Authorised by Pope Pius II in 1460 it was built during the advent into the following century....

Oldest Convent in the city

With an accolade of being the oldest Convent in the city, it has been highly regarded down the centuries. Authorised by Pope Pius II in 1460 it was built during the advent into the following century....

Nuns?

Strange to see an active convent this days, even more see active nuns working. The church in the Convento is beautifully decorated and well maintained.

Nuns?

Strange to see an active convent this days, even more see active nuns working. The church in the Convento is beautifully decorated and well maintained.

Pretty

Interesting to see a nunnery that is actually working. No access to their quarters but one can clearly see where they are. There is a sweet little courtyard and three floors to climb with a bell tower...