This monastery was founded in 1579 by the nuns who moved here from their monastery in Santa Maria de la Rápita, which was a constant target of pirates. Its construction began in 1580 on the site where the Trinitarians had established their first convent in Tortosa, which was then in ruins. The monastery began to decline in the 18th century and was definitely abandoned in 1967. The church and the convent are occupied by various organisations
This was one of the first monasteries founded by the Poor Clares in Catalonia. It is believed that the Poor Clares occupied a Templar church, perhaps the one still known as Sant Miquel dels Templers, which is preserved in ruins within the monastery grounds. The complex was severely damaged during the Spanish Civil War.
The monastery of Conceptionist nuns (a branch of the Franciscan order) was founded in 1644 on the initiative of the bishop of Tortosa, Juan Bautista Veschi. He founded it in gratitude for a miraculous intervention of the Virgin in the war of 1642, hence the name Victoria. The monastery church is the work of the architect Juan Ibáñez.
It is believed that the church known as Sant Miquel dels Templers, whose ruins are included in the monastic complex of Santa Clara, was owned by the Knights Templar and was ceded to the Poor Clares when they arrived in Tortosa.
How is Religiana helping to conserve and promote Religious Heritage in Europe and why should you get involved?
Find out about Religiana
Are you a tourism organisation or religious heritage sites manager? Discover the advantages of becoming a partner.
See current partners
We can keep you up to date with the latest news from Religiana and religious heritage conservation across Europe.
Sign up to the FRH newsletter