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The monastery is in the town of Cañas, 40 kms. from Logroño. The origin of the monastery is due to the donation given by Count López Díaz de Haro and his wife.In the monastery the Gothic church, with one nave, cross, and three apses, is particularly interesting.The chapter house was the place where the Chapter Nuns meet, and which later became a cemetery.The main entrance has a triple archivolt.The monastery was inhabited by a community of enclosed nuns from 1170.
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Construction: Monastery
Origin: 12th century
Artistic period: Cistercian
Historic period: 12th century
Location
Calle Real 2
26225 Cañas (Rioja, La)
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General: €4,00
Groups: €3,00
Retired persons: €3,50
Children: €2
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