St. Augustine Church

The Church of San Agustín de Almagro is a baroque temple linked to the former convent of the Augustinian Recollects, today preserved as a visitable heritage space in the historic center of Almagro, Ciudad Real. Its foundation dates back to 1635, from the testamentary legacy of Doña María de Figueroa and the royal decree that authorized the convent and church. It was conceived in the 17th century, although the works were prolonged for decades and still continued in the cloister in 1719. It is a baroque style convent church, considered one of the most representative works of baroque in the province. The original set of the convent disappeared after the disentailment of 1835 and the subsequent demolition, but the church was saved and remained standing thanks to the intervention of the neighbors. Nowadays it is an Asset of Cultural Interest since 1993 and maintains a cultural use in addition to its monumental value. In its interior the baroque decorative richness stands out, especially the mural paintings and the dome, as well as altarpieces and artistic elements preserved after its recovery. The building has been restored and museumized, integrating it into the tourist and exhibition offer of Almagro, with access from the surroundings of the Plaza Mayor and coordinates corresponding to the historic center of the municipality. Its patrimonial relevance is explained both by its architecture and its role in the religious and cultural history of Almagro, where today it functions as one of the most visited monumental spaces and as an occasional venue for cultural activities and the International Classical Theater Festival.