Monastery of Santa María (Cañas)

Monastery of Santa María
Monasterio Cisterciense de Santa María (Spanish)
Monastery of Santa María (Cañas) is located in Spain
Monastery of Santa María (Cañas)
Location within Spain
42°23′33″N 2°50′40″W / 42.392543°N 2.844539°W / 42.392543; -2.844539
LocationCañas, Spain
Official name
Monasterio Cisterciense de Santa María
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Designated1943
Reference no.RI-51-0001121

The Monastery of Santa María (Spanish: Monasterio Cisterciense de Santa María) is a Cistercian nunnery located in Cañas, Spain.

Nuns first occupied the site in the 12th century. The complex has been protected by a heritage listing since 1943 (currently Bien de Interés Cultural).

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