Antiguo Convento de San Sebastián
One of the town's most emblematic buildings, facing the church and the main square. It was founded on 31 August 1649 by Captain Sebastián Pérez Enríquez and his wife Luisa Francisca Montañés as a convent of Cistercian nuns, using houses and plots belonging to the founder. Cloistered life began with eight nuns —three of them the founder's daughters— and the community reached self-sufficiency in 1658, becoming known for its silk and ribbon production.
After the disentailment of 1836, the building passed through the Ministry of War, the Treasury and the municipal schools, and between 1912 and 1980 it housed the Town Hall. It was declared a historic-artistic monument on 7 February 1986. Today it is a cultural and exhibition space, a benchmark of Los Silos's heritage.
Essential information
Accessibility
It is located in the historic center of Los Silos, in Plaza de la Luz (Exconvento de San Sebastián), in front of the parish of Nuestra Señora de la Luz and next to the main square, so access on foot from the town center is direct and flat. The sources consulted do not detail specific bus lines, specific parking, or PMR accessibility conditions, so it is advisable to confirm these points with the Los Silos City Council (922 840 004).
