Convento Madre de Dios

You’re now looking at the Convento Madre de Dios, or Mother of God Convent. The Augustinian nuns established their first convent in Antequera back in 1520. They were the first religious women to settle in the town after the fall of Granada in 1492. The original building stood until the mid-18th century, when a fire destroyed most of it. Construction of the new convent began in 1547, and the current structure is the work of architect Cristóbal García. Its church is considered one of the finest examples of Andalusian Baroque architecture—and one of the most beautiful convent churches in Spain. The convent is no longer in use since the nuns left, so it’s closed to the public. However, you can still admire the height of its brick walls, and the elegance of its towers and bell tower from the outside. The Madre de Dios Convent is officially listed as a Cultural Heritage Site in Spain.