Heritage Sundays: Monastery of San Antonio el Real

⭐ Heritage Sundays: Monastery of San Antonio el Real. The XVI Cycle of Heritage Sundays invites you to join in the celebration of the 600th anniversary of the birth of Henry IV, a monarch who always felt a deep and sincere affection for Segovia. In the year 1440, on February 6, when Henry was prince, his father Juan II donated him the lordship of Segovia. The young prince took possession of the city on September 5, 1440. From March to November, experts from various fields will offer insights into the life and era of Henry IV. You can't miss it!

Highlights
🏰 A guided visit to the Monastery of San Antonio el Real
💫 A unique cultural experience that coincides with the 600th anniversary of the birth of Henry IV of Castile
✨ A fascinating tour of a site deeply intertwined with the history of Henry IV
👉 With the guide Alberto García Gil, an architect who graduated from the E.T.S. Architecture of Madrid in 1967

General Info
📅 Date and time: July 6 at 21:00
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes
📍 Location: Monastery of San Antonio el Real, Segovia
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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Description
In 1454, Henry IV ordered the construction of a pleasure house on his estate, El Campillo. The following year, he donated it to the Franciscans, transforming it into a convent dedicated to San Antonio. On April 12, 1488, during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, it was ceded to the Franciscan Poor Clares. It was declared a building of historic-artistic interest on June 3, 1931. During the tour, you will be guided by Alberto García Gil, an architect who graduated from the E.T.S. Architecture of Madrid in 1967. He pursued specialized studies at ICROM (Rome Center) of UNESCO in 1969 and was involved in the management of the restoration works of 1970 on the Aqueduct. He also served as Head of the Technical Services at the General Commissariat of Patrimony. Get your tickets for Heritage Sundays: Monastery of San Antonio el Real in Segovia!