Monasterio de Santa María de Valdeiglesias
Monasterio de Santa María de Valdeiglesias, Cistercian monastery ruins in Pelayos de la Presa, Spain.
The monastery features three apses, with the central one having a semicircular layout and the side ones ending in flat walls.
Alfonso VII donated the valley in 1150 to Abbot William for establishing a new monastery, which later joined the Cistercian Order in 1177.
The monastery includes architectural elements from different periods, including Mozarabic, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles.
The site opens on Saturdays from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM during spring and fall months.
The bell tower position above the straight section of the central apse indicates defensive purposes, differing from contemporary structures.
Location: Pelayos de la Presa
Inception: 1150
Architectural style: Cistercian architecture
Website: http://santamarialarealdevaldeiglesias.com
GPS coordinates: 40.36594,-4.32219
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:02
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