Convent of the Annunciation. The Ursulas
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The convent of the Annunciation better known as Las Úrsulas is a Franciscan female convent located in the city of Salamanca, on the Paseo de las Úrsulas. Located in the lower choir of the church is a small but interesting muse
It was founded in the 16th century by Archbishop Alonso de Fonseca.
The church is Gothic in style with a nave covered with starry cross vaults and polygonal apse.
Inside, important samples of religious art are preserved, among which the marble tomb in the form of a mound by Don Alonso de Fonseca, carved by Diego de Siloé, stands out.
On the Gospel wall is the tomb of the archbishop's butler, Don Francisco Rivas.
It was founded in the 16th century by Archbishop Alonso de Fonseca.
The church is Gothic in style with a nave covered with starry cross vaults and polygonal apse.
Inside, important samples of religious art are preserved, among which the marble tomb in the form of a mound by Don Alonso de Fonseca, carved by Diego de Siloé, stands out.
On the Gospel wall is the tomb of the archbishop's butler, Don Francisco Rivas.