Heritage Sundays: Monastery of Santa María del Parral

⭐ Heritage Sundays: Monastery of Santa María del Parral. 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 tour of the Monastery of Santa María del Parral
💫 A unique cultural experience that coincides with the 600th anniversary of the birth of Henry IV of Castile
✨ A spectacular site with more than 500 years of history
👉 With the guide Mercedes Sanz de Andrés, graduate in Art History, specialist in Sacred Art and Diploma in Music Education

General Info
📅 Date and time: September 7 at 11:00
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes
📍 Meeting point: Santa María del Parral Monastery - Hieronymite Monks OSH, Segovia
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
📱 After purchase, it is essential that you read the instructions in your confirmation email

Description
The Royal Monastery of Santa María del Parral is located in the Eresma River valley. It was founded in 1447 on the site of a 13th-century hermitage. Henry IV sought to establish a Hieronymite monastery in Segovia and, while still a prince, shared his intentions with Juan Pacheco, Marquis of Villena and the monarch's chief chamberlain. The various buildings that make up the monastic complex boast more than five hundred years of history. All of the side chapels serve as burials for the local nobility. In the main chapel, a large altarpiece, along with the tombs of Juan Pacheco and his wife María Portocarrero, form a surprising triptych, the layout of which serves as a necessary precursor to that of the church of El Escorial, also belonging to the Hieronymite Order. During the tour, you will be accompanied by Mercedes Sanz de Andrés, a graduate in Art History, specializing in Sacred Art, and holding a diploma in Musical Education. She is a guide of sacred art at the Cathedral of Segovia and collaborates with the Master program "Cathedrals: Art, Didactics, Communication, and Theology" at UNED. She is also part of the teaching staff of Caminos del Románico and serves as a lecturer at the Universidad de la Experiencia. Additionally, she has taught at several universities and in the Hispanic Studies program at the University of Arizona. Get your tickets for Heritage Sundays: Monastery of Santa María del Parral in Segovia!