Apse of the Convent of San Francisco
An apse of English Gothic, the sole survivor of a vanished convent.
It is the only surviving part of the former convent of San Francisco. The original convent was built in the 13th century and remodelled in the 14th, a reform linked to Catherine of Lancaster, wife of Henry III.
From that connection comes its English Gothic influence: tall narrow windows, pointed arches and buttresses. The complex suffered damage from the French invasion and the confiscations of Mendizábal.
- Apse in English Gothic
- Tall narrow windows, pointed arches and buttresses
About Apse of the Convent of San Francisco
What are the opening hours of Apse of the Convent of San Francisco?+
Exterior visit, 24 hours
How much does entry to Apse of the Convent of San Francisco cost?+
Access is free.
How to get to Apse of the Convent of San Francisco?+
Apse of the Convent of San Francisco is in Atienza (Guadalajara, Spain), 150 km from Madrid via the A-2 and CM-1101. The monument is within or near the walled old town.
Is Apse of the Convent of San Francisco accessible for people with reduced mobility?+
Exterior visit from the surroundings; open ground.
What not to miss at Apse of the Convent of San Francisco?+
Apse in English Gothic · Tall narrow windows, pointed arches and buttresses
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