Monastery of Santa María de la Valldigna, 13th century Cistercian monastery in Simat de la Valldigna, Spain.
The monastery spreads across a large complex featuring a main church, cloister, refectory, oil press, chapels, and multiple fountains within its stone walls.
King James II of Aragon established the monastery in 1298, granting the Cistercian monks control over the entire Valldigna valley through royal decree.
The Statute of Autonomy of the Valencian Community recognizes this monastery as a spiritual and historical center of the former Kingdom of Valencia.
Visitors can explore the monastery through guided tours available in Spanish on weekends, with different schedules for winter and summer seasons.
The monastery endured multiple earthquakes in 1396 and 1644, leading to extensive renovations that incorporated Baroque elements into its Gothic structure.
Location: Simat de la Valldigna
Inception: March 15, 1298
Architectural style: Valencian Gothic
GPS coordinates: 39.04268,-0.30574
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:42
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