It is a building that was constructed in 1526, but was seized by the state in 1844 and passed into the hands of the town council, except for the church and the sacristy. The latter is in the shape of a Latin cross and has three chapels on either side. It was built in the spirit of the Counter-Reformation. The cloister has also been preserved within the convent, and it is the venue for cultural events such as the International Poetry Competition, which has been organized annually since 1981 by the Francisco de Quevedo Literary Order.

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July 23, 2023

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Beautiful convent that is in the middle of the town of Vilanueva de los Infantes and that is not only recognized for its ecclesiastical importance but is also the place where Francisco de Quevedo spent the last years of his life locked up.

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January 10, 2022

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On the other hand, it is allowed to visit the cell of this convent where the famous poet Francisco de Quevedo y Villegas spent the last months of his life. In it are preserved the copies of the last poems written by this author.

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1. Ascent to Cerro de las Cabezas — circular from Vilanueva de los Infantes

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