Monastery of Santa Teresa, Lazkao

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Monastery of Santa Teresa, Lazkao

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Monastery of Santa Teresa, Lazkao, Baroque monastery in Lazkao, Spain.

The Monastery of Santa Teresa stands with white stone walls and a central courtyard, displaying classical Baroque architectural elements throughout its structure.

Founded in 1640 by María de Lazcano y Sarría, the monastery initially housed Carmelite nuns before becoming home to Benedictine monks in 1916.

The monastery maintains an archive containing collections of newspapers and magazines related to Basque culture, with over 70,000 volumes dating from the 16th century.

The monastery functions under the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Sebastián and continues its religious activities while maintaining its historical architecture.

The monastery publishes a Basque language magazine called Jaunaren Deia, which covers religious and cultural topics across the Basque region.

Location: Lazkao

Inception: 1640

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.03641,-2.18808

Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:25

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