Monastery of la Murta, Gothic monastery in Alzira, Spain.
Monastery of la Murta is a Gothic religious complex in Alzira featuring stone walls, elevated towers, and multiple chapels arranged across the site. The structure spreads over hilly terrain with orange groves surrounding the main buildings and preserved sections.
Founded in 1401 after receiving land from Arnau de Serra, it operated as a religious center for over four centuries. Its closure came in 1835 due to ecclesiastical confiscations that affected many monastic communities across Spain.
The monastery served as a center of learning where scholars and nobles came to study its renowned library collection. This gathering of religious and secular knowledge made it an important place for intellectual exchange in the region.
The grounds feature several hiking trails with designated parking areas and benches scattered throughout for rest. Visiting early in the day offers better conditions for exploring the hillsides and enjoying the shade of older trees.
The El Palomo tower stands as the main preserved structure from the original complex, rising distinctly above the orange groves surrounding it. This isolated building gives visitors a clear sense of how the place once dominated the local landscape.
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