Monastery of Santa Maria de Vallbona
Monastery of Santa Maria de Vallbona, Cistercian monastery in Vallbona de les Monges, Spain
The monastery contains a church with cross vaulting in the nave and barrel vaulting in the transept, surrounded by multiple chapels and buildings.
Founded in 1173 by King Alfonso II of Aragon, the monastery expanded through donations from noble families and received protection from Pope Innocent III in 1198.
The monastery maintains an active library and scriptorium where nuns continue their tradition of writing and preserving important texts spanning different disciplines.
The monastery welcomes visitors daily and provides guided tours that explain the architectural details and historical significance of different sections of the complex.
The cloister displays four distinct architectural periods, with a Romanesque southern section, Gothic northern part, and Renaissance elements in the western section.
Location: Vallbona de les Monges
Inception: 1055
Architectural style: Catalan Gothic
GPS coordinates: 41.52461,1.08829
Latest update: May 18, 2025 11:43
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