The majestic convent of Saint Teresa is located in Avila in Plaza de La Santa Teresa. This monastery is one of the main places of pilgrimage for Catholics in Spain.

The monastery is dedicated to St. Teresa of Avila is one of the most revered saints in Spain, which is a monastic reformer of the Carmelite order and a recognized teacher of the Church.

Born into a noble family, with Teresa's childhood was marked by a special devotion. From the age of six favorite book girls already knew how to read was "life of the saints and martyrs". The father was totally against her wishes to become a nun, and yet 20 years of age she ran away from home and took monastic vows at the Carmelite monastery of the Annunciation. Wise, practical, loyal monastic life woman became the founder of the religious communities and preobrazovatelya Carmelite monastic order.

The building of the monastery Teresa of Avila was built in the 17th century after recognizing her as a Saint. The monastery is built on the site of the house where the Saint was born and lived. This convent is in force today, that is why the pilgrims and tourists have the opportunity to explore the old building just outside, and go inside only located in the Church chapel. The walls of the chapel are decorated with images of Saint Teresa and scenes from her life. Also in the chapel of the relics of St. Therese and her colleague and follower of St. John of the cross. Here you can see the beads and sandals Teresa of Avila and more. Preserved at the monastery and the garden where, according to legend, little Teresa spent many childhood time.