Monasterio Cisterciense de la Espina, Cistercian monastery in Castromonte, Spain
The monastery features two cloisters, Romanesque chapter house, sacristy, and a Gothic church situated in a valley near Valladolid province.
Princess Sancha Raimundez founded the monastery in 1147 to house a relic from Christ's crown of thorns gifted by French King Louis.
The monastery transformed from a religious institution to an agricultural school in 1885, managed by the La Salle Brothers teaching farming practices.
Visitors can explore the monastery grounds, including the church exterior and courtyards, while guided tours provide access to the medieval cloister section.
The monastery maintains its educational legacy through an agricultural training center operated by the Junta de Castilla y León government.
Location: Castromonte
Inception: 1147
Founders: Sancha Raimúndez
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Website: https://monasteriolasantaespina.es
GPS coordinates: 41.73258,-5.09927
Latest update: May 19, 2025 22:17
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