Monasteries
Sense the centuries of history
Monastery of San Andres
Built in the 9th and 10th centuries and rebuilt in the 18th century. Benedictine monastery, the most important Neoclassical one in El Bierzo. It contains notable pieces of art and the renowned Fuente de la Vida (Fountain of Life), built in 1742, which, according to the legend, will protect the health of those who drink seven sips of its waters.
Rebuilt in the 18th century, some of its treasures include the Tabla de Cristo, the Baroque altarpiece and the Virgen de Majestad from the 18th century.
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Religious architecture
- Construction:
- Monastery / Convent
- Predominant styles:
- Neoclassical
- Historical Period:
- Middle Ages
Address
Don Lucas Martínez s/n. Vega de Espinareda. 24430 León.
Telephone: 987 568 946
More information
Oficina de Turismo Regional of León
Pza. de Regla, 2. León. 24003 León.
Teléfono: 987 237 082
Fax: 987 273 391
Email: oficinadeturismodeleon@jcyl.es
Página Web: http://www.turismocastillayleon.com
Tourist Office of Vega de Espinareda
C/ La Calleja, 23. Vega de Espinareda. 24430 León.
Telephone: 987 564 907 / 987 568 619
Email: alcalde@vegadeespinareda.org
Website: http://www.vegadeespinareda.org
Website: http://www.ancaresleoneses.es
