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Out of the 180 single rooms, 60 single rooms, some with private bath are available for visitors. Both men and women are welcome but housed separately.
A stately complex, the monastery’s foundation (1479) has been attributed to different people. Recent studies credit it to Don Hernán Núñez Arnalte, secretary and treasurer to the Catholic monarchs, Don Fernando and Doña Isabel. Although Don Arnalte was certainly the original founder, it is obvious that such a vast undertaking would not have been possible without the intervention and support of the royal family.
The majority of the structure was built between 1480 and 1483 although several additions were made at a later date. It is divided into three parts; the first and most sombre is composed of the Claustro del Noviciado and the rooms that surround it. Its style is defined as Tuscan and most likely, it was built with money donated by Don Arnalte. The second section reflects the splendour and extravagance associated with the royal family. Gothic in style, it includes the church, choir, Claustro del Silencio, refectory, sacristy, chapter hall and cells. The third part is the Royal Palace. Renaissance in design, it consists of the Claustro de Los Reyes, halls and rooms. The façade of the church forms the letter ”H” for ”Hispanidad”.
All meals can be supplied with the lodging.
Towels and linens are supplied. There are many meeting and reading rooms.
By car: Near the centre of the city.
By train: Get off at Ávila. Take a public bus, taxi or walk (1 mile) to the monastery.
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