Cartuja de Val de Cristo, Carthusian monastery in Altura, Spain
The stone walls and Gothic arches of Val de Cristo Monastery extend across a valley, featuring a church, cloisters, and individual monk cells.
Founded in 1385 by Prince Martin of Aragon, the monastery flourished until 1835 when government regulations forced the monks to abandon the complex.
The monastery integrated both solitary and communal lifestyles, with monks living in individual cells while gathering for religious services in the main church.
Visitors can access the monastery ruins through guided tours arranged by the Altura Tourist Office, which provides information in multiple languages.
The monastery layout mirrors the geography of Jerusalem's Valley of Josaphat, influenced by Prince Martin's interest in biblical landscapes.
Location: Altura
Location: Province cartusienne of Catalunya
Inception: 1385
GPS coordinates: 39.84084,-0.50725
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:42
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