Monasterio de Oseira
Monasterio de Oseira · Ourense
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This National Monument, known by the nickname ‘the Galician El Escorial’, was first built during the second half of the 12th century. The departure of the monks in 1835 and their return in 1929 are the two most significant historical events in the monastery’s history.
The church, featuring Gothic and Baroque elements, is the most important part of this monumental complex. The Renaissance influence can be seen in the sacristy, the Bishops’ Staircase and the Pinnacle Courtyard.
The Courtyards of the Knights and the Medallions are in the Baroque style, as is the Grand Staircase of Honour. In 1989, the European Union awarded the ‘Europa Nostra’ prize to the monks, after they had carried out the restoration of the building themselves.
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