Images of Monastery of Santa María la Real
Monastery of Santa María la Real and its collection
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The Monastery of Santa María la Real is located in Aguilar de Campoo, a municipality in the province of Palencia, within the Spanish Autonomous Community of Castile and León. This former Premonstratensian monastery was constructed at the end of the 12th and beginning of the 13th century, a period marking the transition from Romanesque to Gothic architecture.
Restoration and Current Use of the Monastery
After years of decay, the monastery, known as convento caído (fallen monastery), underwent a fundamental restoration starting from the 1970s. Today, the restored buildings serve as the headquarters of the Fundación Santa María la Real, a foundation that played a significant role in the restoration process. The monastery also accommodates a distance-learning university and a hotel.
Museum of Romanesque Architecture
Within the church of the monastery, a museum dedicated to Romanesque architecture, known as Centro Expositivo Rom, has been established. This museum provides an in-depth exploration of the Romanesque architectural style, which is a significant aspect of the monastery's history.
Historical Sarcophagi in the Church
The church of the monastery houses several sarcophagi dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. These sarcophagi are adorned with the coats of arms of the Castañeda and Villalobos families. Some of them feature recumbent figures, such as the tombs of Nuño Díaz de Castañeda and Pedro Díaz de Castañeda. The inscriptions at the head ends of these tombs reveal their names and the years 1293 and 1300 respectively.
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