Historic Religious Site

REAL MONASTERIO DE SANTES CREUS

Monastery of Santa Maria de Santes Creus is a Cistercian monastery in the municipality of Aiguamúrcia, Catalonia. The monastery's origins date to 1158, when the Lords of Montagut y de Albá donated the village of Santes Creus to the monks of Valdaura. The papal decree that was required to establish a monastery was made by Pope Alexander II, and construction of the monastery began in 1174. The complex was completed in 1225.

Awards & Ranking

Ranking nr. 1 Best Sights in the district Valls

Opening hours & location

Architecture sight in Aiguamúrcia, Spain

Carrer de Pereelgrad | Santes Creus
43815 Aiguamúrcia
District: Valls , Spain Route to REAL MONASTERIO DE SANTES CREUS