Valbuena Abbey, Cistercian monastery in Valbuena de Duero, Spain
The monastery complex includes a three-nave church, five apses, a two-floor cloister, and multiple halls built between the 12th and 13th centuries.
Countess Estefanía de Armengol founded the monastery in 1143, with initial monks arriving from Berdona Abbey in France, a subsidiary of Morimond Abbey.
The monastery displays fundamental Cistercian architectural principles through its geometric designs, minimal decorations, and emphasis on natural light distribution throughout the structures.
The monastery functions as the headquarters of the Ages of Man Foundation and offers guided tours, allowing visitors to explore its medieval architecture.
The monastery features a 16th-century dome over the back lantern and preserves an 18th-century sacristy with original plasterwork.
Location: Valbuena de Duero
Inception: 1143
Architectural style: Cistercian architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.62944,-4.26139
Latest update: May 31, 2025 04:00
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