An ideal place for rest and prayer
Monastery of Santa Maria de Huerta
The foundation was instigated by Alfonso VIII and it was the fourth abbot, San Martín de Finojosa who began the construction of the monastery, which is consistent with the style of the Order. The monastery is Romanesque-Gothic-Plateresque.
The refectory is a masterpiece of Cistercian art with one nave covered with vaults. In the Cloister the staircase in the wall, under arches, which leads to the pulpit, is noteworthy.
Occupied by Cistercian Monks.Guesthouse, house of spirituality / museum. This monastery dating from the 12th and 13th centuries is an ideal place for rest and prayer. The guests can take part in the mass which is sung by the monks and there is woodland nearby for walks.
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Religious architecture
- Construction:
- Monastery / Convent
- Predominant styles:
- Cistercian
- Historical Period:
- Middle Ages
Address
Monasterio s/n. Santa María de Huerta. 42260 Soria.
Telephone: 975 327 002
Website: http://www.monasteriohuerta.org/
More information
Ayuntamiento of Santa María de Huerta
Municipality of Santa María de Huerta. Soria.
Teléfono: 975 327 006
Fax: 975 327 006
Email: aytohuerta@gmail.com
Página Web: http://www.santamariadehuerta.es
Tourist Office Regional of Soria
Opening hours
- Monday to saturday: 10:00 – 13:00
- Monday to saturday: 16:00 – 18:00
- Sunday: 10:00 – 11:15
Remarks: Closed Sundays and holidays from 11.30 to 12.30 Mass
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