Collegiate of Santa María de Zenarruza

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Collegiate of Santa María de Zenarruza, Trappist monastery on Camino del Norte, Ziortza-Bolibar, Spain

The Collegiate of Santa María de Zenarruza exhibits Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements, featuring a square cloister decorated with shells and crosses.

Local records indicate the monastery's foundation occurred in 968 when an eagle carried a skull from Santa Lucia de Garay church to the current location.

The monastery maintains Cistercian traditions through strict observance rules while offering spiritual retreats and producing handmade items such as candy and porcelain.

The monastery provides accommodation in 14 rooms with 20 beds total, and visitors can contact the facility through telephone number 34-946-164-179.

The building's coat of arms incorporates an eagle carrying a skull, representing the legendary event that determined the monastery's location.

Location: Ziortza-Bolibar

Inception: 10 century

Architectural style: Gothic architecture, late Gothic, Renaissance architecture

Part of: Camino del Norte

GPS coordinates: 43.24796,-2.56202

Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:04

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