Monastery of Santa Sofía, Toro, Gothic monastery in Toro, Spain
The Monastery of Santa Sofia presents Gothic architecture with pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and stone walls arranged around the Patio de la Cisterna.
Queen María de Molina founded this monastery in the early 14th century, using a palace given by Alfonso, Bishop of Coria, to establish the religious complex.
The monastery houses a community of Norbertine Canonesses since 1316, continuing their religious practices within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Zamora.
While the monastery maintains its cloistered status, visitors can attend daily morning worship services in the church section of the complex.
The Patio de la Cisterna contains twelve thin columns positioned parallel to gallery walls, incorporating structures from a 13th-century episcopal palace.
Location: Toro
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.52250,-5.39917
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:09
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