Monestir d'Agres

The Monestir d'Agres is a Franciscan monastery in Agres, Valencia, featuring a large longitudinal stone structure with austere lines. Two parallel naves divide the interior into four sections, creating a simple and unadorned worship space.

The monastery was founded after a fire destroyed the Santa Maria Basilica in 1484, prompted by a shepherd's discovery of a Virgin statue near Muslim castle ruins. This miraculous finding spurred the establishment of this religious site.

The monastery serves as a pilgrimage center where visitors come to pray and pay respect to the Virgin of Agres. The statue here holds deep meaning for many in the surrounding area who regard this place as sacred.

You can enter the monastery through a covered staircase that makes the climb easier. The site includes lodging for pilgrims who wish to spend the night.

The monastery houses a Valencian ceramic altarpiece in the Virgin's chamber that shows regional artistic skill. The organ here features an image of Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music.