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Convent · Tui, Galicia
Convento de Santa Clara (As Encerradas)
Enclosed convent from the 16th century in Tui's old town, known as As Encerradas, with a Baroque church and a small tunnel that connects the old walled village with the upper part of the town. The nuns sell sweets made in the convent.
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About Convento de Santa Clara (As Encerradas)
The Convento de Santa Clara was founded in the 16th century in Tui's old town and remains a cloistered convent of nuns. For this reason it is known in the town as As Encerradas. The convent bells mark the hours in the neighborhood.
The church, with a Baroque façade, can be visited during mass times. The rest of the convent is closed to the public, as is typical for a cloister.
Next to the convent is the small túnel das Encerradas, a narrow covered passage that links the lower area, where the old walled village stood, to the upper part of the historic center. It is one of the most photographed corners of Tui.
The nuns make sweets, such as almond confections, sold through the rota (a revolving hatch) of the convent, which allows payment and delivery without direct contact with the religious. Check selling hours in advance.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 20 to 30 minutes, including the passage through the tunnel.
Best time
During a stroll through the old town, in the morning or afternoon. The church opens at mass times.
How to get there
It is in the old town, a few minutes' walk from the cathedral, down the stone streets.
Tip
To buy the sweets, ring the rota bell and place your order: payment and delivery are made through the revolving hatch.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Convento de Santa Clara (As Encerradas)
Why is the convent called As Encerradas?
Because the nuns live in cloister, not leaving the convent.
Can the convent be visited inside?
Only the church, during Mass times. The rest of the convent is closed to the public.
What is the túnel das Encerradas?
A narrow covered passage next to the convent, linking the lower part of the old walled town with the upper part of the center.