Monastery of Santa María la Real, Gradefes, Cistercian monastery in Gradefes, Spain
The monastery features three naves, five apses, a chapterhouse with seven openings, and arches adorned with dentated borders in Romanesque style.
Teresa Petri established the monastery in 1177 with nuns from Tulebras, Navarra, and served as its first abbess until her death in 1187.
The monastery contains a museum displaying religious artifacts, including a 13th-century Virgin Mary statue from the Leon Cathedral school.
Access to the church is available daily, while guided tours covering the cloister and chapter room cost 4 euros per person.
In 1959, the opening of the founder's sarcophagus revealed mummified remains and preserved medieval footwear, providing insights into medieval clothing.
Location: Gradefes
GPS coordinates: 42.62516,-5.22572
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:13
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