Santa Maria de Ovila, Ruined Cistercian monastery in Trillo, Spain
The Gothic monastery complex contains remains of vaulted ceilings, stone walls, barns, and foundations near the Tagus River in Guadalajara province.
Founded in 1175 through a donation by King Alfonso VIII of Castile, the monastery flourished until its decline began during the 15th-century civil wars.
The monastery design followed strict Cistercian architectural principles, with a Latin cross layout and ribbed vaults in the main church building.
The remaining structures of the monastery are classified as endangered heritage, requiring immediate conservation efforts to prevent further deterioration of the site.
Parts of the original monastery were dismantled and shipped to California in 1931, where some sections were reconstructed at the New Clairvaux monastery.
Location: Trillo
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.70083,-2.55722
Latest update: May 16, 2025 20:17
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