New Monastery of San Juan de la Peña

The New Monastery features expansive stone walls, symmetrical arcades, and architectural elements typical of Spanish Baroque construction from the late 17th century.

Following a devastating fire at the Old Monastery, construction of this religious complex began in 1675 under the direction of Spanish architect Miguel Ximenez.

The monastery contains exhibits about monastic life, regional artifacts, and detailed information about the historical Kingdom of Aragon through interactive displays.

Visitors can explore the monastery and its interpretation center daily from 10:00 to 19:00, with access during summer months restricted to authorized shuttle buses.

The complex sits on the San Indalecio meadow at 1220 meters altitude, incorporating architectural elements that contrast with its predecessor's cave-built structure.

Location: Jaca

Inception: 1675

Architectural style: Spanish Baroque architecture

Address: A-1603, s/n, 22711 Jaca, Huesca, Spain 22711 Jaca

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-19:00

Phone: +34974355119

Website: https://monasteriosanjuan.com

GPS coordinates: 42.50805,-0.66602

Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49