A monastery providing accommodation for pilgrims

Spain Westward Journey ~ León (Region) Located in the small town of San Pedro de las Dueñas, this monastery is a Benedictine monastery for nuns and has a small hotel on site. It was declared a Historical Monument of Spanish Heritage. It was built between the late 10th and early 11th centuries and is one of the most representative churches of Mudéjar Romanesque architecture. The original church was built of stone and brick, rectangular in shape, with three naves topped by an apse, separated by semicircular arches and covered with barrel vaults and a brick cross. The main chapel is capped by a striking square brick tower that gradually decreases in height and is decorated with various types of arches. The monastery buildings were built in the 18th century. #2024TravelReview #SpainTravel #Castile-León