Must See Monasteries in Spain
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Convent of Las Descalzas Reales
Renaissance monastery founded in 1559, known for its historic art collection and religious significance. It features notable Renaissance architecture and serves as both a place of worship and museum.
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Montserrat Monastery
Historic Benedictine monastery set on a mountain, known for its sanctuary, museum, Black Madonna statue, and distinctive rock formations.
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Monastery of Saint John of the Kings
Isabelline Gothic Franciscan monastery known for its religious significance and architectural beauty.
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Santa Maria de Las Cuevas Monastery
A calm and beautiful monastery located just outside the bustling city.
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Monastery of Sant Pau del Camp
This former monastery is worth visiting for its 13th-century cloister with Moorish arches and a fountain.
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Templar Palace
Palacio del Temple which was commissioned by Charles III of Spain, houses a monastery and a church that used to belong to the Templars.
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Valldemossa Charterhouse
The Valldemossa Charterhouse is a palace in Valldemossa, Mallorca that was royal residence of the king Sancho of Majorca and later Royal…
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Monastery of Saint Dominic of Silos
The earliest of El Greco paintings are to be seen there. It also holds what is believed to be his tomb.
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Cartuja Monastery
A place of unbelievable beauty. The interior is so decorated you don't know what to admire first – the detailed carvings, marble decorations…
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Monastery of Saint Pelagius of Antealtares
The Monastery of Saint Pelagius of Antealtares is a monastery in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain.
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Sant Pere de Galligants Archaeological Museum
The museum is a housed in a serene Benedictine monastery dating back to 992.
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Monasterio de Piedra Park
Monasterio de Piedra is a monastery, hotel and park complex in the Iberian System mountain ranges, near Nuévalos, province of Zaragoza,…
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Royal Monastery of San Juan de la Peña
The monastery of San Juan de la Peña is a religious complex in the town of Santa Cruz de la Serós, at the south-west of Jaca, in the…
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San Millan Yuso Monastery
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Monastery with a history since the 11th century.
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Rioseco Abbey
Rioseco Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey situated in Rioseco in the Valle de Manzanedo, in the present province of Burgos, near the River…
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Pueyo Monastery
This monastery is an important landscape monument. Take a ride up to the top and enjoy the amazing panorama.
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Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas
The Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas is a monastery of Cistercian nuns located approximately 1.5 km west of the city of Burgos…
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Monastery of Sant Cugat
The Monastery of Sant Cugat is a Benedictine abbey in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain.
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Charterhouse of Jerez de la Frontera
The Charterhouse of Jerez de la Frontera or Charterhouse of Santa María de la Defensión is a monastery in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz,…
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Sa Trapa Monastery
This ruined Cistercian monastery is a must if you are hiking in the area,.
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San Antolín de Toques
Igrexa de San Antolín de Toques is a church in Toques, Province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. It was founded in the 10th century.
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