Religious site
Royal Monastery of Saint Clare
Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
The Royal Monastery of Saint Clare, founded in 1365, is a tranquil haven of Gothic and Mudéjar architecture in central Murcia. Its highlight is the two-story cloister, adorned with intricate plasterwork and wooden ceilings that blend Christian and Islamic artistic traditions. The monastery's church houses a notable altarpiece and religious sculptures, while the adjacent museum displays a collection of sacred art, including paintings and liturgical objects. Visitors can explore the peaceful gardens and reflect on centuries of monastic life.
Don't miss
- Mudéjar cloister with ornate plasterwork
- Museum of religious art and artifacts
- Historic church with a Baroque altarpiece
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Royal Monastery of Saint Clare
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inMysterium Fidei Monastery & Secret Garden in Valletta4.8★ · 283 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$12 per personSee dates →
Most bookedEscorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen Tour from Madrid4.8★ · 2,922 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$72 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleMurcia and Cartagena Shore Excursion Private Tour4.9★ · 14 travelers~6 hoursFrom$569 per personSee dates →More attractions in Murcia