Built in the 9th and 10th centuries and rebuilt in the 18th century. Benedictine monastery, the most important Neoclassical one in El Bierzo. It contains notable pieces of art and the renowned Fuente de la Vida (Fountain of Life), built in 1742, which, according to the legend, will protect the health of those who drink seven sips of its waters.

Rebuilt in the 18th century, some of its treasures include the Tabla de Cristo, the Baroque altarpiece and the Virgen de Majestad from the 18th century.

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Religious architecture
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Monastery / Convent
Predominant styles
Neoclassical
Historical Period
Middle Ages

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