Monastery of Bonaval

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Monastery of Bonaval, Cistercian monastery in Retiendas, Spain.

The Monastery of Bonaval exhibits Cistercian architecture with clean lines and functional spaces spread across its religious complex in the province of Guadalajara.

Founded in 1168 under Valbuena Abbey supervision, the monastery operated until 1495, when its dissolution marked the beginning of a gradual structural decline.

The monastery received recognition as Bien de Interés Cultural in 1992, marking its status as a protected monument of Spanish architectural heritage.

Visitors can observe the remaining structural elements of the monastery, including its preserved sundial and architectural features characteristic of medieval religious buildings.

Between 2007 and 2018, the monastery was listed on the Red List of Endangered Heritage, highlighting conservation needs for this medieval religious structure.

Location: Retiendas

Architectural style: Cistercian architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.96714,-3.29519

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:04

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