Monasterio de Santa María de Vallbona de Les Monges - Santa María Convent in Vallbona de Les Monges
The monastery belongs to the Cistercian order.Founded by Ramón Berenguer IV around 1173. The church has a Latin cross plan, with a single nave with an ogive vault.Over the transept there is 13th century dome base.The sanctuary has three rectangular chapels.Outside, the Romanesque facade is striking. It is decorated with archivolts, and offers a relief of the Virgin flanked by two angels in the tympanum.Inside there is a sarcophagus of Doña Violante, wife of Jaime I, and his daughter Doña Sancha. To the south of the church the cloister and its rooms can be found.As part of its rooms, the Chapter House rectangular in plan is worth a mention.
Practical info
Construction: Monastery
Artistic period: Cistercian
Historic period: 12th century
Location
Calle Mayor s/n
25268 Vallbona de les Monges (Lleida)
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Useful information
From Sep 01 to Jul 31
Saturday
From 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
From 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Sunday
From 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Closing days: Monday
From Aug 01 to Aug 31
From Monday to Saturday
From 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
From 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Public holidays and Sundays
From 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
From 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Prices
General: €4
Reduced: €3
Disabled persons: Admission free
Services
Guided tours
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Specialist shop
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