Restoration of the Chapter House, Sigena
Rehabilitation of the Chapter House of the Royal Monastery of Sigena in Aragon. The Monastery, which was a double community, was founded in 1188. In 1923 the monastery was declared a National Monument. In 1936 it was destroyed by fire.
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Project details
Title: | Restoration of the Chapter House, Sigena |
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Entr. year: | 1991 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Spain |
Town: | Sigena, Huesca (Aragon) |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Religious building/memorial |
Former use: | Chapter house, monastery |
Actual use: | Chapter house, monastery, cultural attraction |
Built: | 12th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Emilio Jose Rivas Soria, Architect |
The Jury's citation: | "For the restoration of the Chapter Hause of the Royal Monastery". |
Web, Links: | sigenaidentidadypatrimonio.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/la-sala-capitular-de-villanueva-de-sige |
Description:
Rehabilitation of the Chapter House of the Royal Monastery of Sigena in Aragon. The Monastery, which was a double community, was founded in 1188. In 1923 the monastery was declared a National Monument. In 1936 it was destroyed by fire.
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