Reg.Nr. 89-E/20

Monastery of Santa María la Real, Oseira

Built between the 12th century and the 18th century. In 1930 a small community of monks coming from France arrived at the monastery and, together with some Spanish ones, brought the abbey into service again. Rebuilding task started in 1966. -Reconstruction of the bell tower ...
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Project details

Title:Monastery of Santa María la Real, Oseira
Entr. year: 1989
Result:Medal
Country: Spain
Town: Oseira
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Monastery
Actual use:Monastery
Built: 12th-18th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Fernández Gago, Pons Sorolla y Ferrant
The Jury's citation: "For the restoration of the Cistercian monastery of Santa Maria de Oseira in Orense".
GPS:42°32'18.4"N 7°57'3.4"W
Web, Links:

www.mosteirodeoseira.org/monasterio/resena.html

Description:
Built between the 12th century and the 18th century. In 1930 a small community of monks coming from France arrived at the monastery and, together with some Spanish ones, brought the abbey into service again. Rebuilding task started in 1966. -Reconstruction of the bell tower and the 16th century Chapter House. -Restoration of the tower, the Honor Stairs, the kitchen, the Church, the Knights, medallions and pinnacles cloisters, the Gothic Refectory, the Library, the Solarium (colonnade), The Dormitory for the Elders and the Bishops staircase. -Landscaping of the gardens.