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Moreruela Abbey, Cistercian monastery ruins in Granja de Moreruela, Spain

The monastery features a Latin cross floor plan with three naves, extending 63 meters in length and 26 meters in width.

Founded in 1101 through a land donation by Alfonso VII to Ponce de Cabrera, this monastery became a major religious center during medieval times.

The church displays late Romanesque architecture with Gothic elements, including decorated capitals featuring plant motifs and ornate archways in the transept doors.

The monastery opens Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00 in winter and 10:00 to 14:00 plus 16:00 to 20:00 in summer.

Seven radial chapels surround the central apse, each containing an altar, while eight columns support the main chapel with its semicircular ambulatory.

Location: Granja de Moreruela

Inception: 12 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.81222,-5.77694

Latest update: May 14, 2025 23:39

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