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Plaza de las Monjas
This plaza is located at the heart of Huelva and is a great place to start exploring the city. It is a pleasantly shady square, surrounded by palm trees with a large fountain in the middle. One of the attractions within the plaza is the Convento de las Agustinas, a 16th century convent built on the site of an old Arab graveyard. The building has been renovated several times, but two large original sections remain. These areas, the Mudéjar cloister and the Renaissance courtyard, are some of the most beautiful of the convent. In and around the square of Plaza de las Monjes are also a variety of shops and restaurants worth visiting.
Avenida Martin Alonso Pinzón
21003
Huelva
La Rabida Monastery
This monastery, also known as Santa María de La Rábidía, is located just east of Huelva in the small town of La Rábida. One of its claims to fame is that Christopher Columbus and his son stayed here right before setting off to America, and it was the place where Columbus made the final plans for his journey. The monastery’s chapels contain a variety of beautiful art works, in particular the famous Virgen de los Milagros statue from the 1300s and the frescoes decorating the gatehouse. The frescoes were painted in 1930 by Daniel Vászques Díaz, one of Huelva’s prominent artists. The upper level of the monastery is an art gallery, with emphasis given to art portraying Columbus and his voyages, such as Goya’s Admiral of the Ocean among many others. Another charming area of the monastery is the Mudéjar cloister from the 15th century, next to the monks’ quarters.
Opening times:
Mar - July and Sept - Oct: Tues-Sun 10 am - 1 pm and 3 pm - 7 pm
Aug: Tues - Sun 10 am - 1 pm and 5 pm - 8 pm
Nov - Feb: Tues - Sun 10 am - 1 pm and 4 pm - 6 pm
Calle Rábida
21001
La Rábida (Huelva)
Tel: +34 959 350411
Barrio Reina Victoria
This neighbourhood, also known as Barrio Obrero, is an old worker’s district. Most of it was built around the turn of the 20th century by British architects, giving it some noticeably English characteristics. The houses were built for the workers of the Río Tinto Mining Company, and are in a mock Tudor style. The streets in the neighbourhood are lined with trees and most houses have their own rose garden. In addition to the mainly English style, some Arab and Oriental influences are present, primarily in the house façades and layout of the gardens. While not a major attraction, many tourists visit this neighbourhood for its unique blend of architectural styles and quiet atmosphere.
Avenida de Guatemala area
21003
Huelva
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