Antonio Gala Foundation

The former Corpus Christi Convent, belonging to the Order of Saint Dominic, is a 17th-century Baroque building with a composition that breaks from the urban design of the surrounding area. After its secularisation in 1992, the building was refurbished based on a design by Rafael de la Hoz to house the headquarters of the Antonio Gala Foundation, where young artists of diverse disciplines live and work together.

In addition to other smaller patios, the entry patio and cloister are highlights of the building structure. The cloister, located on the upper floor of this irregularly-shaped building, looks out onto arcades around the edges on two floors, supported by round arches resting on Tuscan columns. A fountain and a large orange tree make the beauty of this silent patio complete, an oasis of peace in the midst of an already quiet city.