Alfonso VII, the Emperor, gave the lot to Ponce de Cabrera asking him to build a monastery that should follow the rule of San Benito. Thanks to the support of the monarchy and the nobility, Moreruela became a monastic center of the first order and possessed a considerable heritage.

Its architecture is 12th century Cistercian and Transitional Gothic, modified in the 17th century. The guesthouse was built in the 16th and 17th centuries.

The Romanic style church with Gothic influences has three naves, cross shaped with a large end room (the oldest part, from the 12th century). The main chapel resting on eight pillars, with a semicircular apse leads to seven smaller apses, each with an altar. There are Gothic style vaults with pointed arches and capitals and supports decorated with vegetable images.

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Historical Data

Architecture
Religious architecture
Construction
Monastery / Convent
Predominant styles
  • Romanesque
  • Gothic
Historical Period
Middle Ages

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • winter (October 1 – March 31):
    • From Wednesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Closed: Monday and Tuesday
  • Summer (April 1 – September 30):
    • From Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Closed: Monday and Tuesday

Taxes

Free

Observations: Teléfono: 679 79 28 90. AVISO: El Monasterio permanecerá cerrado EL MIÉRCOLES 20 DE NOVIEMBRE.

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    • Granja de Moreruela town hall

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    • Zamora tourism office

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