Santa María de Santa Cruz de la Serós

The church features a Latin cross layout with a barrel-vaulted nave, semicircular apse, and a substantial bell tower constructed with ashlar masonry.

Founded around 1001, the monastery became home to Benedictine nuns and received patronage from the Aragonese royal family throughout the eleventh century.

The church remains the sole surviving structure of a former Benedictine nunnery where noble women of Aragon, including three royal daughters, resided and practiced their faith.

Located seven kilometers from San Juan de la Peña in the Pyrenees, the church welcomes visitors daily between 10:00 and 20:00.

An octagonal chamber above the crossing contains a ribbed dome-shaped vault, accessible through a steep stairway and potentially served as the abbess's quarters.

Location: Santa Cruz de la Serós

Inception: 11 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Part of: French Way in Aragon

Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00

GPS coordinates: 42.52269,-0.67428

Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:33