Convent of St. Teresa Avila, Spain

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The Convent of St. Teresa is one of two main destinations for Catholic pilgrims to Ávila. The 17th-century convent was built after the canonization of St. Teresa (1515-82) over the house where she was born. It contains her relics, along with those of her friend St. John of the Cross, in a small museum. james_gordon_losangeles all photos →

The main shrine of St. Teresa in Ávila, this 17th-century convent stands on the site of Teresa's birth and contains her relics.

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Avila, Spain
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Page Title
Convent of St. Teresa
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024