The Seville Legend by Doña María Coronel

It is believed that December 2, 1411 died in Saint Agnes Monastery Donna Maria CoronelWho smeared his face with boiling oil to avoid the harassment of lovers King Don Pedro I of Castilenamed … To some, the judge, to others, the cruel. The lady, the heroine of one of the most beautiful legends of Seville, was the daughter of Alonso Fernández Coronel, was married to Juan de la Cerda and the king ordered them both killed.

He confiscated all her property from his widow, Lady Maria Coronel, and then harassed her relentlessly because she was too beautiful. The lady escaped from the siege and took refuge in the Santa Clara Monastery. There the king’s followers searched for her. Dona Maria buried her in Don Fadrique Tower’s feet. Legend has it that the soldiers did not find it because some plants had grown in the hole. Parsley bushes. The king continued with him Persecution And he himself went to the monastery. Dona Maria took refuge in the kitchen and He smeared his face with boiling oil. When Don Pedro died at the hands of the Trastámara, Doña María regained her father’s houses and founded Santa Inés there.

working hours

Monastery It will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. And from 4 p.m. Until 8 pm.. Mass will be at 7:30 p.m.. It is a great opportunity to visit the Church of Santa Inés and buy its wonderful sweets such as cakes, cortadillos, sultanas, oil cakes, almond cakes, polvoron cakes, chocolates, etc.