Convent of San Francisco

The Convent of San Francisco was founded in 1532 at the initiative of Diego de Toledo, prior of the Order of Saint John, and is one of the most remarkable architectural ensembles in Alcázar. Its construction combines the final echoes of Late Gothic with the emerging Renaissance forms, visible in its elegant doorways carved in limestone and the spectacular star vaults that cover its naves. The sober and well-proportioned square tower rises as a visual landmark in the city skyline. After centuries of monastic life, the building has been sensitively restored and now functions as an exhibition hall and cultural space, hosting contemporary art shows and events that breathe new life into this historical heritage.