In Seville, near Isla de la Cartuja, on the island is the Monastery of Santa Maria de las Cuevas, date of foundation of which dates to the 14th century. Construction built predominantly Mudéjar a Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque.

Quite interesting is the history of the emergence of the monastery at this location .  Starting from the 12th century on the island of Isla engaged in the extraction of clay of the caves, which are here in large numbers .  It also housed workshops engaged in the production of ceramic tiles .  According to legend, one day, in one of the caves it was found the image of the Virgin, after which it was decided to build a monastery on the site .  Initially, the monastery served as a dwelling place for Franciscan monks, and then became the property of the Order of St. Bruno .  During the war with the French in the monastery building housed the barracks of the French troops .  After a while, the monastery was bought by a Portuguese merchant, who organized its territory factory engaged in the production of ceramic and porcelain .  In 1964 the monastery of Santa Maria de las Cuevas was given the status of a national historical and architectural monument, the plant after some time has been moved to another location . 

The monastery is also famous for the fact that within its walls for about 40 years, was the tomb of the most famous and revered mariner Spain - Christopher Columbus.

The building of the monastery was renovated in 1992 for the International Exhibition Expo-92. Since 1997, there is Andalusian Center for Contemporary Art.