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Monastery of Santa María la Real de Oseira
Cistercian abbey founded in 1137, integrated into the Cistercian Order in 1141. Temple of the end of the XII-XIII centur
Galicia / Ourense
OurenseGalicia
Oseira (EN)
OurenseGaliciaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
700m
ALTITUDE
1137
MONASTERY
33
INHABITANTS
CISTERCIENSE
ORDEN
What you'll find here
Monastery
activo · S. XII-XVIII · Open to visitors
Santa María la Real
Notable church
cisterciense romanica gotica · S. XII-XIII · Open to visitors
iglesia monasterio
Heritage fountain
HISTORICO
fuente del monasterio
Historic cloister
×2 · S. XVI-XVIII · Open to visitors
Caballeros y Medallones
Romanesque gem
S. XII-XIII · Open to visitors
iglesia abacial
Baroque gem
S. XVII-XVIII · Open to visitors
fachadas monásticas
National Historic Site
conjunto monástico
Stone village
On the Camino de Santiago
Vía de la Plata
Oseira, awaits you in a valley of absolute peace. Discover the majesty of its millenary monastery and the purest essence of rural Ourense.
Oseira is a magical corner in the municipality of San Cristovo de Cea, Ourense, where the history of Galicia is felt in every stone. This small village is famous for housing the Monastery of Santa María la Real, a jewel of the Cistercian monastery founded in 1137 that impresses with its size and architectural beauty. Strolling through its streets, you are surrounded by a unique tranquility, surrounded by forests and green landscapes that are the perfect setting for relaxation. You cannot miss the spectacular Chapter House with its "palm tree" columns or the opportunity to taste the Eucaliptine
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What to see
Places of interest
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Monastery Church
The most outstanding construction of Oseira, from medieval times, is the church, a jewel of great architectural value, a
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Chapter House or Palm Room
The old Chapter Room, which is accessed from the previous room through a molded door with ears typical of 18th century b
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Cloister of the Knights
Crossing the vestibule, with a coffered vault, at the entrance to the monastery, and connected by a large semicircular a
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Cloister of the Medallions
Cloister with fountain of the XVI century, recreated in 1997. It completes the tour of the monastic dependencies.
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Oseira Village and Sierra Martiña Mountains
Rural village in the parish of Oseira, San Cristovo de Cea. Nestled in the Martiña mountain range; feast day of Santa Ma
What to do in Oseira
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
Route of the Celtic Villages passing through OseiraMULTIEXPERIENCES
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Location
Oseira is located in Ourense, Galicia.
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