Behind the Walls of Silence

⭐ Behind the Walls of Silence. Visit the Monastery of San Antonio el Real! Originally built as a hunting lodge for Prince Henry, the future King Henry IV, the Monastery has a rich cultural and artistic legacy waiting to be discovered. Ready to explore?

Highlights
⛪ Visit the Monastery of San Antonio el Real
✨ Discover the former royal residence, featuring ornate coffered ceilings and royal emblems that recall the legacy of Henry IV
💫 Explore convent life, including the cells, corridors, and chambers that were once home to the Poor Clares
👉 Don't miss this unique cultural and spiritual experience 

General Info
📅 Date and time: from June 13, with the following opening hours:
- Wednesday to Saturday: 10:30h., 12:00h., 16:30h., and 18:00h.
- Sundays: 10:30h., 12:00h., 16:30h., and 18:00h.
Schedules subject to change due to worship or internal activities
⏳ Approx. duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
📍 Meeting point: Monasterio de San Antonio el Real, Segovia
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome!
♿ Accessibility: this experience is partially accessible for people with reduced mobility
📱 After purchase, it is essential that you read the instructions in your confirmation email

Description
For over five centuries, the Monastery of San Antonio el Real has remained hidden behind its walls, safeguarding a spiritual and artistic legacy of immeasurable value. Now, those silent walls open up to reveal a fascinating history. Originally designed as a hunting retreat for Prince Henry—who would become King Henry IV—the Monastery now represents one of the most iconic examples of Spanish Gothic-Mudejar architecture. During the daytime visit, you’ll explore the Monastery’s most significant spaces: from the former royal quarters (decorated with exquisite coffered ceilings and heraldic symbols recalling the legacy of Henry IV and his wife, Juana de Avís) to the rooms, cells, and corridors once inhabited by the Poor Clares, whose daily lives revolved around prayer and reflection. You’ll also see the refectory, the Renaissance cloister, the throne room, the chapterhouse, the sacristy, the church with its baroque altarpiece, and the lower choir—home to a breathtaking wooden sculpture crafted in a workshop in Brussels. Art, history, and spirituality come together in this extraordinary experience. Get your tickets for Behind the Walls of Silence in Segovia!