San Miguel de los Reyes by monicac

San Miguel de los Reyes

This morning I've walked to the Monastery of Saint Michael of the Kings. It was built in the 16th century, and it was secularised after about 200 years. Then it was used as a poorhouse, a school and a prison during the civil war. At the moment it belongs to the city. After an important restoration, it houses an specialised library for scholars. Right now it's closed to the public, but usually It can be visited at the weekend -with a guide-, and the old chapel is used as a theatre/concert hall.
Great shot of a very interesting building
June 12th, 2020  
Terrific shot!
June 12th, 2020  
@bkbinthecity Thank-you very much - glad you enjoyed it!
June 12th, 2020  
@busylady Thank-you very much!
June 12th, 2020  
Great shot and wonderful architecture.
June 12th, 2020  
I visited as a kid! And because it is so big it made a big impression on me. You captured it really well!
About 35-40 years ago we went to Spain every summer holiday because my mother was a Spanish teacher and liked to buy books.
June 13th, 2020  
fabulous shot
June 13th, 2020  
@mittens Thanks a lot!
June 13th, 2020  
@ingrid01 Thanks for your comments! It's really impressive, isn't it?
June 13th, 2020  
@kgolab Thank-you very much!
June 13th, 2020  
What an impressive building.
June 13th, 2020  
agree, very impressive building and capture
fav
June 13th, 2020  
@merrelyn @ninaganci Thanks! It is impressive, and has an impressive history to match the looks.
June 14th, 2020  
Leave a Comment
Sign up for a free account or Sign in to post a comment.