Monastery of Santa María de Mezonzo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Monastery of Santa María de Mezonzo |
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Apses of the monastery.
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Monastery |
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| Location | Vilasantar, Galicia, Spain |
| Direction of façade | West |
The Monastery of Santa María de Mezonzo is an old religious building in Spain. It is found in a place called Santa María de Mezonzo, which is part of the town of Vilasantar. This monastery was built in a special style called Romanesque. This means it has thick walls, round arches, and strong, simple designs.
About the Monastery
The Monastery of Santa María de Mezonzo is a very old and important building. It is a place where monks or nuns lived and prayed. The building shows us what architecture was like many centuries ago in Spain.
Its History
This monastery has a long history. It might have started even earlier, possibly during the time of the Kingdom of the Suebi. This was an old kingdom in Europe.
The monastery we see today was set up by a leader named Abbot Reterico. It was built as a "double convent." This means it was a place for both monks and nuns to live and worship.
Historians have different ideas about the exact date the monastery became well-known. Some believe it was given to King Alfonso III the Great in the year 870. King Alfonso III was a powerful ruler in what is now Spain. Other historians think the correct date for its official founding is later, around the year 930. Either way, it shows the monastery has been around for a very long time, since the 9th or 10th century.
Images for kids
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The round parts (apses) of the monastery.
See also
In Spanish: Monasterio de Santa María de Mezonzo para niños
