El Escorial de los Montes de Oca

This itinerary invites you to immerse yourself in the spirituality and architectural grandeur of the Monastery of Santa María la Real de Oseira and its surroundings. Through a tour that combines baroque art, ancient monastic engineering and river landscapes, the visitor will discover why this enclave is one of the most important landmarks of the Cistercian Order in the Iberian Peninsula.

Stops

4 stop(s) in this experience

1. Monastery of Santa María la Real de Oseira

Founded in the 12th century, this monastery is a Cistercian jewel known as the "Galician Escorial". Its imposing baroque facade gives way to three cloisters of different styles and periods. The visit reveals the majesty of its abbey church and the famous Chapter House, whose palm-shaped columns are a prodigy of Gothic architecture, transporting the visitor to a world of peace and silence.

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2. Chapter House and Cloisters

The interior of the monastery houses spaces of breathtaking beauty. The Cloister of the Knights and the Cloister of the Medallions show the artistic evolution of the monastery. However, the 15th century Chapter House is the heart of the complex; its ribbed vaults supported by twisted columns create a unique visual effect in Spain, reflecting the mastery of the medieval Galician stonemasons.

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3. The Old Apothecary Museum

A reflection of monastic self-sufficiency, the monastery's old apothecary shows the importance of natural medicine in the area. Here are preserved ceramic vessels and utensils where the monks made ointments and the famous Eucalyptine liqueur. It is a space that connects the ancestral wisdom about the plants of the Sierra de Martiñá with the daily and scientific life of the community.

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4. Surroundings of the Oseira River and Old Bridge

The route culminates in the outer surroundings, where the Oseira River flows through lush vegetation. The stone bridge and the old paths that border the riverbed allow us to appreciate the hydraulic system that fed the monastery. This natural environment offers the most authentic picture of rural Galicia, where the sound of water and the greenery of the landscape invite meditation and rest.

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