Abadía de Viaceli, Cistercian monastery in Cóbreces, Spain
The Santa María de Viaceli Abbey stands 500 meters from the Cantabrian Sea, featuring an unadorned Gothic Revival architectural design with reinforced concrete construction.
French Cistercian monks from Santa María del Desierto Abbey established this monastery between 1906 and 1910 through the Bernaldo de Quirós family donation.
The monastery maintains traditional Cistercian practices, including daily prayers, agricultural work, and the production of regional cheese varieties.
Visitors can access the monastery throughout the year, with guided tours available by contacting the abbey office for scheduling and accommodation information.
This religious complex holds the distinction of being Spain's first building constructed with reinforced concrete, marking a significant architectural advancement.
Location: Alfoz de Lloredo
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 43.38602,-4.21255
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:24
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