Reg.Nr. 91/SP/010

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
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:

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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.