Convent of Santa Anna in Alcover

Despite these setbacks, the construction of the new church continued with the support of several wealthy local families. The patrons financed the lateral chapels, which were completed in the third quarter of the 17th century. During this same period, the remaining conventual structures were built, including the refectory, the cells, and the two-story cloister. By the late 17th century, the construction was considered complete, and during the 18th century, the convent experienced a period of prosperity. The large and well-established community enabled further expansion and improvements to be carried out.

According to the original document transferring the Santa Anna chapel to the Franciscans, ownership of the convent reverted to the municipality of Alcover, which later leased it out. By the late 19th century, according to the account of Gaietà Barraquer, the building was in a state of ruin. In 1920, the site was repurposed as a Civil Guard barracks, and some renovations were carried out to adapt it to its new function. The church, which had already lost its roof, was used as a warehouse. Over time, after the barracks were decommissioned, the buildings fell into disuse and gradually deteriorated until, in 2010, efforts to restore them began. In 2011, the convent was declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest, and after its restoration, it became a cultural center under the name Convent de les Arts.