Monastery of Santa María de la Sierra
Monastery of Santa María de la Sierra, Benedictine monastery ruins in Collado Hermoso, Spain.
The monastery church contains three naves divided into five sections, featuring pointed arches and a western façade with three archivolts.
Bishop Pedro de Agén founded the monastery in 1126, which operated under Benedictine rule until 1219 when it joined the Cistercian order.
The capitals of the nave display Romanesque animal motifs in the front sections and stylized plant designs toward the rear of the structure.
The monastery ruins require advance reservations for visits, with access limited to Wednesdays between 10:00 and 13:00.
The monastery's cloister, chapter house, and refectory were purchased in 1925 and relocated to the United States as St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church.
Location: Collado Hermoso
Inception: 1126
Founders: Pedro de Agén
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.02833,-3.90000
Latest update: March 25, 2025 18:22
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