Cistercian Monastery of Santa María de Moreruela
Cistercian Monastery of Santa María de Moreruela
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Cistercian Monastery of Santa María de Moreruela
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February 6, 2023
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The monastery preserves the size of the imposing Cistercian abbey ordered to be built by Alfonso VII. Built at the end of the 12th century, it is in the Romanesque style with elements of transition to Gothic.
The chancel is the largest part of the complex, formed by a superposition of levels: apses, a polygonal ambulatory and the central apse.
The walls of the Monastery are used by white storks to breed
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6
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7.83km
01:59
20m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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hikers
8.03km
02:03
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Hike the moderate 5.0-mile Camino Sanabrés and Moreruela Monastery Loop to explore historic ruins and idyllic landscapes near Granja de More
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21.6km
05:39
170m
170m
Hike the difficult 13.4-mile Camino Sanabrés: Moreruela Monastery Loop, exploring historic ruins and the Esla River valley.
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Elevation 760 m
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