{"id":850,"date":"2025-08-30T23:21:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T23:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/?page_id=850"},"modified":"2026-05-27T23:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:47:11","slug":"monastere-de-veruela","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/monastere-de-veruela\/","title":{"rendered":"Veruela Monastery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Veruela Monastery<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Espagne.gif\" width=\"68\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Espagne.gif 68w, https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Espagne-16x12.gif 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 68px) 100vw, 68px\" class=\"wp-image-679\" title=\"Spain\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Welcome to the Monastery of Veruela<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><b>The Monastery of Veruela, also known as<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Real Monasterio de Santa Mar\u00eda de Veruela<\/em>, is a Cistercian abbey dating from the 12th century. Located near Vera de Moncayo, in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain, it was founded in 1146 by Pedro de Atar\u00e9s.<\/b><\/p>\n<div><b>This monastery is a historical testament to the medieval wars in the Aragon region. The Cistercian monks enriched the region not only spiritually and culturally, but also economically and politically. Prayer and work were the pillars of their lives, and they developed an extensive network of ditches, dams, and mills thanks to their expertise in water resource management. Construction of the monastery began in 1145, and it took 250 years to complete the church, which has the dimensions of a cathedral. The Levantine Gothic cloister, the capitals decorated with plants, and other outbuildings bear witness to the life of the Cistercians in Veruela. The Veruela Monastery was abandoned in 1835, but it remains a place steeped in history and inspiration, particularly for the friars Gustavo Adolfo and Valeriano B\u00e9cquer who stayed there.<\/b><\/div>\n<div><b>This place also inspired Gustavo Adolfo B\u00e9cquer, who wrote \"Letters from My Cell\" there.<\/b><\/div>\n<div><b>Today, the monastery is open to visitors year-round. You can explore the various rooms, from the refectory to the monks' room, and immerse yourself in the history and beauty of this exceptional place. If you have the opportunity to visit, I encourage you to do so.<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2973.7478889144495!2d-1.6956764225863492!3d41.81219117124916!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xd5bae088fffffff%3A0x38137ba0badde4e4!2sMonasterio%20de%20Veruela!5e0!3m2!1sfr!2sfr!4v1756595689118!5m2!1sfr!2sfr\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_3-4 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_3-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Randonneur.gif\" width=\"80\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Randonneur.gif 80w, https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Randonneur-7x12.gif 7w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" class=\"wp-image-677\" title=\"Hiker\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Things to see at the Veruela Monastery:<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Veruela Monastery<\/strong>, nestled at the foot of Moncayo in the province of Zaragoza, is a true 12th-century Cistercian treasure. Here\u2019s everything you need to know:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udff0 Architecture and monastic spaces<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The abbey church<\/strong> : sober but majestic, it took 250 years to build. It impresses with its dimensions close to a cathedral.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Levantine Gothic cloister<\/strong> : decorated with plant capitals typical of Cistercian art.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The chapter house<\/strong> : a place of decision and meditation, today populated by silent tombs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The refectory<\/strong> : the monks ate there in silence while a reader recited sacred texts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The scriptorium<\/strong> : where monks copied and illustrated manuscripts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The calefactorium<\/strong> : heated room for elderly monks, rare in Cistercian monasteries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83c\udf3f Outdoor spaces<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Stone Garden<\/strong> : a haven of peace surrounded by monastic outbuildings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The surrounding wall<\/strong> : a kilometer long, it protected an entire self-sufficient microcosm with mill, water and vegetable garden.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The tree-lined promenade<\/strong> : leads to the entrance of the monastery, perfect for getting into the mood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udcda Culture and history<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wine Museum<\/strong> : dedicated to the D.O. Campo de Borja, it offers a sensory immersion in the world of wine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temporary exhibitions<\/strong> : often linked to art, nature or local history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Memory of Gustavo Adolfo B\u00e9cquer<\/strong> : the famous romantic poet stayed there in 1863 and wrote his <em>Letters from his cell<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83c\udfb6 Activities and events<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Concerts, conferences, workshops and guided tours are regularly organized, in a setting conducive to contemplation and culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_0 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Veruela Monastery - Spain\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jsD9zfpIjrg?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-850","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/850","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=850"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/850\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3307,"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/850\/revisions\/3307"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=850"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}