Monastère de San Juan de Ortega, Romanesque monastery in Barrios de Colina, Spain.
The monastery features three stone apses with ornate capitals, Gothic arches, and a central church constructed during the 12th and 13th centuries.
Saint John of Ortega established this monastery in 1142 to provide shelter for pilgrims traveling along the Camino Frances route to Santiago de Compostela.
The monastery houses a Gothic mausoleum commissioned by Queen Isabella I of Castile, containing detailed reliefs depicting scenes from Saint John's life.
The monastery complex includes a 50-bed pilgrim shelter, a café for travelers, and remains open throughout the year for visitors and pilgrims.
During spring and autumn equinoxes, sunlight enters through a specific window to illuminate the Annunciation capital at precisely 5 PM solar time.
Location: Barrios de Colina
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.37556,-3.43667
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:33
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