Monastery of Santa María de Mezonzo

The Monastery of Santa María de Mezonzo displays Romanesque architectural features with characteristic apses and a western-facing main entrance.

The religious structure originated in 901, during a period when monastic foundations proliferated throughout the Galician region of northern Spain.

The monastery received recognition as a Bien de Interés Cultural, marking its status as a protected cultural heritage site in Spain.

The religious building stands at coordinates 43.06036 latitude and -8.134684 longitude, in the municipality of Vilasantar in northern Spain.

Documents indicate that Abbot Reterico established this location as a double convent, accommodating both male and female religious communities.

Location: Vilasantar

Inception: 10 century

GPS coordinates: 43.06036,-8.13468

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:20