Monastery of Our Lady of the Risco, Late Gothic monastery ruins in Sierra de Ávila, Spain.
The Monastery of Our Lady of the Risco stands above Amavida with its remaining bell tower, entrance arch, and fragments of ancient stone walls.
Founded in 1504 by Francisco de la Parra, the monastery evolved from a small chapel into an Augustinian convent by 1530, becoming a regional center of evangelization.
The monastery grounds contain ancient petroglyphs featuring circular engravings near the ruins, potentially representing the sun and moon symbols from earlier civilizations.
Access to the monastery requires following old stone paths from Amavida, with partial paving leading to the elevated location in the Valley of Amblés.
The site maintains a water supply network from medieval times, demonstrating advanced engineering systems that supported the monastic community through centuries.
Location: Castile and León
Location: Province of Ávila
Location: Amavida
Architectural style: late Gothic
GPS coordinates: 40.59149,-5.09309
Latest update: May 15, 2025 15:17
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