Convent of San José del Carmen

To your right is the entrance to the Church of the Convent of San José del Carmen. This is a cloistered Catholic convent, founded in 1586 by Saint Teresa for the Order of Discalced Carmelites. Step closer and look up above the entrance —you’ll see beautiful murals depicting various scenes from the Bible. Saint Teresa imagined her convents as spiritual families, so this one was always meant to be small. It began with just twelve sisters and has never housed more than twenty. Today, the nuns are known for their bookbinding and embroidery. You can even place an order through a small window that opens onto Calle Santa Teresa. The convent is officially listed as a site of cultural interest and is open to visitors during its set opening hours.