Monastery of Leyre

The monastery sits at the foot of Leyre mountains, featuring an 11th-century crypt, Gothic church vault, and the Romanesque Porta Speciosa from the 12th century.

The monastery dates back to the early Middle Ages and faced destruction by Muslim forces in the 10th century before King Sancho García ordered its restoration in 1020.

The monastery functions as the final resting place for numerous Navarrese monarchs and hosts the annual Príncipe de Viana prize ceremony each summer.

Located 50 kilometers from Pamplona, the monastery offers 33 rooms in a nearby hostel and 10 single rooms within its walls exclusively for male guests.

The monastery preserves the legend of San Virila, an abbot who remained in ecstasy for 300 years after hearing a bird sing near a spring.

Location: Yesa

Inception: 9 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Pre-Romanesque architecture

Part of: French Way in Aragon

Website: https://monasteriodeleyre.com

GPS coordinates: 42.63528,-1.17167

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55