Monastery of Carracedo, Cistercian monastery in Carracedelo, Spain
The monastery features a combination of Gothic and Romanesque architectural elements, including a palace complex, cloister, and religious buildings spanning multiple centuries.
King Bermudo II of León established the monastery in 990 to provide shelter for monks escaping from Islamic military campaigns led by Almanzor.
The monastery controlled numerous religious properties across León, Galicia, and Asturias regions, functioning as a central hub for religious and administrative activities.
The monastery opens from Wednesday to Sunday between October and March from 10:00 to 17:00, with extended summer hours and free admission on Sundays.
A stone plaque at the church entrance marks the 1810 election of the first democratic representatives from León to the Cortes de Cádiz.
Location: Carracedelo
Inception: 10 century
Founders: Bermudo II of León, Sancha Raimúndez
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture in Spain
GPS coordinates: 42.57083,-6.73139
Latest update: May 22, 2025 21:23
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