18th-Century Chapter House, Monastery of Guadalupe
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18th-Century Chapter House, Monastery of Guadalupe

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The 18th-century Chapter House of the Monastery of Guadalupe was the ceremonial heart of monastic life. A pyramid-shaped pedestal with a crucifix symbolizes faith’s centrality. Painted medallions and vault frescoes celebrate Franciscan virtues. This space was where friars gathered to deliberate, pray, and maintain spiritual discipline, reflecting the order’s commitment to contemplation and communal decision-making.