This historic site, part of the Historic-Artistic Complex of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, is opening its doors to unveil a cultural treasure previously unknown to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a space filled with spirituality, art, and centuries of history, in a close and enriching experience.

The current building of the Madre de Dios Convent dates back to the late 16th century. Its construction was driven by the House of Medina Sidonia through extensive renovations, after being used as a retreat by Leonor de Sotomayor y Zúñiga, Countess of Niebla, and her granddaughter Leonor de Guzmán. Furthermore, this convent is notable for having hosted two daughters of Hernán Cortés and for being the origin of the first Dominican convent founded in America, on the island of Santo Domingo, by nuns from Sanlúcar.

The scheduled tours will explore its impressive cloister, inviting participants to be enveloped by the serenity of its courtyards and to discover the valuable cultural and historical legacy preserved within its walls. It is presented as a unique opportunity to get an up-close look at one of Sanlúcar's most singular and lesser-known corners.

The architecture of this conventual gem stands out for its Mannerist-style stone facade, adorned with the coats of arms of the Pérez de Guzmán and the Zúñiga families. The semicircular archway is flanked by pairs of fluted Corinthian columns, which feature figures of Dominican saints. Above the entablature, a broken curvilinear pediment frames a niche with an image of the Virgin, the temple's patron, crowned by a straight pediment.