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See all on WikipediaMonasteries in Spain have a rich artistic and cultural tradition, and serve as testament to Spain's religious history and political-military history, from the Visigothic Period to the Middle Ages. The monasteries played an important role in the recruitment conducted by Christian aristocracy during and after the progress … See more
The first reference to a monastery in Spain was in a letter from St. Augustine to the abbot of the Monastery of Cabrera, written in 398. In 410, the … See more
Despite the great vicissitudes suffered by the Spanish monasteries—fire, theft, plundering, confiscations, laziness—there still remains still a … See more
Many monasteries have crumbled over the centuries, leaving no trace of their existence. However, some may be described by … See more
The monastery and its dependencies eventually consolidated with the Benedictine Order of Cluny in Romanesque period … See more
Some monasteries have historical significance or are simply interesting. The short listing here does not imply that these monasteries are the best or most important, but … See more
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- Santa María de Montserrat Monastery, Catalonia. Sitting among the most interesting …
- Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial, Madrid. A must-do day trip from Madrid, El …
- Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe, Extremadura. Located in the Extremaduran …
- Santo Domingo de Silos, Castile and Leon. The Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos is a …
- Sant Pere de Rodes. In the Rodes Mountains, outside of Girona, you’ll find the Monastery of …
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- Santo Toribio de Liébana, Cantabria. Monasterio de Santo Toribio de Liébana, 39570 …
- Santa María la Real de Irache, Navarra. Cam. de Santiago, 31208 Irache, Navarra. Very …
- San Millán de la Cogolla de Suso y Yuso, La Rioja. Calle Prestiño, 8, 26326 San Millán de …
- San Juan de la Peña, Huesca. A-1603, s/n, 22711 Jaca, Huesca. Solitude and aridity define …
- Monasterio de San Jerónimo de Yuste, Plasencia. Carretera de Yuste, s/n, 10430 Cuacos …
- Santa María de Montserrat monastery, Catalonia. Here you’re in for a double treat, as the …
- Santo Domingo de Silos, Castile and Leon. This Romanesque Benedictine abbey was built …
- Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial, Madrid Region. Towards the end of the 16th …
- Royal Monastery of San Juan de la Peña, Aragón. Situated in a privileged location in the …
- Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe, Extremadura. This enormous and very …
WEBSpanish. Japanese. Dutch. Outstanding Universal Value. Brief synthesis. Built at the end of the 16th century, the Escurial Monastery stands in an exceptionally beautiful site at the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama, …
WEBNov 21, 2023 · 1. Parador de Alhambra - Granada. One of the most enchanting Paradors in Spain is the one located in the gardens of the Alhambra Palace in Granada. A former convent built on the orders of …
WEBMonasteries. Slow. What to do. ART AND CULTURE EXPERIENCES. Choose between …
WEBSanta Maria de Montserrat ( Catalan pronunciation: [ˈsantə məˈɾi.ə ðə munsəˈrat]) is an abbey of the Order of Saint Benedict located on the mountain of Montserrat in Monistrol de Montserrat, Catalonia, Spain. It …
WEBSanto Domingo de Silos Abbey ( Spanish: Abadía del Monasterio de Santo Domingo …
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