A Spanish monastery museum once housed Christopher Columbus

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A Spanish monastery museum once housed Christopher Columbus

The Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo in Seville served as a Carthusian monastery before becoming a resting place for the famous explorer.

The Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo in Seville is a space defined by layers of global history. Long before it was converted into a modern art museum, the site functioned as a Carthusian monastery. Its most famous resident arrived after his death, as the vaulted halls once served as the temporary resting place for the remains of Christopher Columbus.

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