Convent of Sant Domènec de Cervera

Construction extended over nearly a century. According to tradition, this was the site of a vision of Saint Dominic to Saint Vincent Ferrer in 1409, during the latter’s stay at the convent while preaching in the city. It was a large and significant establishment. Despite periods of decline, the community maintained notable vitality. In the 16th century, a new chapter house and dormitory were built, and in the 18th century, various improvements were made, especially to the church. In 1810, during the Peninsular War, the convent suffered the loss of its archive and other valuable items. In 1835, it was affected by the disentailment, which led to its abandonment and plundering. In recent times, restoration work has been undertaken to preserve the remaining structures and assign them new uses.