Latest news
Cultural leisure centre debuts in Renaissance-era Valencian convent
By Andrew Manns 22 Oct 2018
The Convent Carmen is expected to serve as a cultural meeting place and events hub for the city of Valencia. / Courtesy of Convent Carmen / Photo by David Zarzoso
A former nunnery in Plaza Portal Nou, Valencia that dates back to Renaissance times has re-opened as an arts and leisure venue.
Renovated by designer Francesc Rifé and architect Paco Jurado, The Convent Carmen Valencia – erstwhile the 400-year-old convent of Saint Jose and Saint Theresa – now includes a garden restaurant headed by Michelin-star chef Miguel Ángel Mayor as well as event spaces for film showings, musical performances, debates, and art exhibitions.
The newly-launched venue, which is being billed as an "atypical" way to restore Valencia’s architectural heritage, is set to expand further in 2020, when it becomes home to a 50-room hotel.
The space will also feature a street-food style "gastronomic market". / Courtesy of Convent Carmen / Photo by David Zarzoso
The Convent was inaugurated on 27 September. / Courtesy of Convent Carmen / Photo by David Zarzoso
Convent Carmen
Valencia
Renaissance
Sign up for FREE ezines
Sports jobs
Community Activator Coach Apprentice
Everyone Active
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk
Membership Advisor
Everyone Active
Location: Market Rasen
Customer Service Advisor
Everyone Active
Location: Market Rasen
GP Exercise Referral Instructor
Everyone Active
Location: Harrow
Swim Manager
Everyone Active
Location: Nottingham
Food and Beverage Manager
Everyone Active
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Activity and Wellbeing Coordinator
Everyone Active
Location: Stowmarket
Membership Advisor
Everyone Active
Location: Middlesbrough
Food & Beverage Assistant
Everyone Active
Location: Harborough
recruiting with sports management
Swimming Teacher jobs
duty manager jobs
Team Leader jobs
Swim Manager jobs
general manager jobs
recreation assistant jobs
More jobs
Company profile
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by hospitality operators worldwide to deliver consistent, high-quality guest experiences.
View full profile >
More company profiles
Directory
View full directory
Featured Supplier
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers
confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more
than 10% ahead of last year.
View full details >
More featured suppliers
Property & Tenders
Location: Stratford, East London.
Company: Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Company: Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Location: Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Company: Newmark
Company: Newmark
Location: Newhaven, Sussex
Company: EiA Real Estate
Company: EiA Real Estate
Location: Tutbury Castle, Staffordshire
Company: Savills
Company: Savills
Location: Oxford
Company: University of Oxford
Company: University of Oxford
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
More diary dates