Convento de Santa Marina - Zafra, Badajoz, Extremadura, España
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N 38° 25.431 W 006° 25.046
29S E 725448 N 4256002
La obra se resuelve en una sola planta de magníficas dimensiones compuestas por tres cuerpos, a la que se adosan en época posterior la sacristía y una pequeña capilla (la de San Antonio).
Waymark Code: WM1C4PE
Location: Extremadura, Spain
Date Posted: 06/04/2025
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member FamilieFrohne
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"La iglesia conventual de Santa Marina fue reedificada a comienzos del siglo XVII con la intención de que formase cuerpo con la residencia nobiliaria de los Suárez de Figueroa. La iglesia y el pasadizo que la une con el Palacio fueron ejecutados por maestros alarifes madrileños y por canteros extremeños, que siguieron las directrices estéticas de Juana Dormer, primera duquesa de Feria.

En 1601, fallecía en Madrid Margarita Harrington, prima y amiga de Doña Juana Dormer (esposa de Don Gómez Suárez de Figueroa, primer duque de Feria). Doña Margarita, habiéndose quedado viuda de Don Benito de Cisneros, miembro destacado de la corte, decidió legar sus bienes a un convento que le cediese la propiedad de la capilla mayor en la que pensaba enterrarse junto con sus dos hijos. La duquesa de Feria, conociendo la última voluntad de su prima, no tuvo muchas dificultades en convencerla para que los donase al convento de Santa Marina.

El resultado fue una renovación suntuosa del edificio, que unido al alcázar medieval a través de un corredor, sirvió de imagen para ensalzar el ducado de Feria.

El equilibrio y la sobriedad son los rasgos que caracterizan el conjunto de la iglesia, que en su exterior, está realizado con ladrillo, sobresaliendo una sencilla portada en el lado del evangelio."

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"The convent church of Santa Marina was rebuilt at the beginning of the 17th century with the intention of joining the noble residence of the Suárez de Figueroa family. The church and the passageway that connects it to the Palace were executed by master builders from Madrid and stonemasons from Extremadura, who followed the aesthetic guidelines of Juana Dormer, the first Duchess of Feria.

In 1601, Margarita Harrington, a cousin and friend of Doña Juana Dormer (wife of Don Gómez Suárez de Figueroa, the first Duke of Feria), died in Madrid. Doña Margarita, having been widowed by Don Benito de Cisneros, a prominent member of the court, decided to bequeath her possessions to a convent that would grant her ownership of the main chapel where she planned to be buried with her two children. The Duchess of Feria, aware of her cousin's last wishes, had little difficulty convincing her to donate them to the convent of Santa Marina. Marina.

The result was a sumptuous renovation of the building, which, connected to the medieval fortress by a corridor, served as an image to glorify the Duchy of Feria.

Balance and sobriety are the features that characterize the church, which, on the exterior, is made of brick, with a simple doorway on the Gospel side standing out.

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Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Convento Santa Marina

Address:
C. Sta. Marina, 6,
Zafra, , Badajoz España
06300


Religious affiliation: Orden de las Clarisas

Date founded/constructed: siglo XVI

Web Site: [Web Link]

Status of Use: Acitvely Used

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