Veruela Abbey, Cistercian monastery in Vera de Moncayo, Spain
The monastery combines Romanesque architecture in its abbey church portal with Gothic elements in the medieval cloister and Baroque features in the sacristy entrance.
Founded in 1145 by Pedro de Atares, the monastery received support from French monks of Escaladieu Abbey to establish a religious center in Moncayo foothills.
The monastery holds religious ceremonies, exhibits artworks in its museum, and maintains spaces for musical performances throughout its restored medieval structures.
The Provincial Government of Zaragoza manages guided tours through the monastery complex, which includes access to the church, cloister, and exhibition areas.
Writers Gustavo and Valeriano Bécquer found creative inspiration within these walls during their stay in the mid-nineteenth century, following the monastery's secularization.
Location: Vera de Moncayo
Inception: 1145
Architectural style: Cistercian architecture
Website: http://cultura.dpz.es/es/cultura-juventud-deporte/exposiciones/monasterio-de-veruela/id/322
Website: http://cultura.dpz.es/es/cultura-juventud-deporte/exposiciones/monasterio-de-veruela/id/322
GPS coordinates: 41.81216,-1.69286
Latest update: May 10, 2025 13:52
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