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03-NOV-2012

Casalarreina. Monasterio de la Piedad

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Listed as a monument of historical / artistic heritage. In 1509 Juan de Velasco, Bishop of Calahorra and La Calzada, obtained permission from Pope Julius II to found a monastery in Casalarreina. Construction began in 1514 and ended in 1524, with participation by some great master builders such as Juan de Rasines and Felipe Birgany. It was officially opened in 1522 by Pope Adrian VI.
The monastery complex, inhabited by Dominican Cloistered Nuns since it was founded, comprises the difference cloister dwellings and the church, access to which is gained through a rich plateresque facade with 4 pointed vault arches.

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Zoltán Balogh02-Feb-2013 13:23
Seems to be a great place! V
Gerard Koehl31-Jan-2013 17:40
Magnifique endroit. V
Vickie BROWN31-Jan-2013 17:38
It keeps trim and beautiful. V
Martin Lamoon31-Jan-2013 17:21
Great place. v
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