Monastery of Nuestra Señora de los Huertos, Sigüenza

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Monastery of Nuestra Señora de los Huertos, Sigüenza

Monastery of Nuestra Señora de los Huertos, Sigüenza, Gothic monastery in Sigüenza, Spain.

The monastery building stands near Parque de la Alameda, featuring buttresses with gargoyles and pinnacles characteristic of late Gothic architecture.

Construction of the monastery commenced in 1512 on the site of a former Visigothic church under the direction of Dean Clemente López de Frías.

The monastery houses Clarist nuns who dedicate their time to liturgical embroidery and traditional baking activities since 1931.

The building contains a single nave with ribbed vaults and includes a decorated grille that separates the presbytery area.

The Major Chapel contains a Renaissance altarpiece painted directly on the wall, displaying five scenes framed in detailed stonework.

Location: Guadalajara Province

Architectural style: late Gothic

GPS coordinates: 41.07110,-2.64333

Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:27

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