Santa María de la Caridad Monastery

Tulebras, Spain

The monastery of Santa María de la Caridad was founded by the Navarrese monarch García Ramírez, who asked the nuns of the French monastery of Favars to come to Navarra. They came to Tudela in 1147 to build the first female Cistercian monastery in Spain, but the bustling life of the river capital was not compatible with their spiritual way of life so soon, in 1157, they fled to the quiet and fertile lands of Tulebras. 

The painted altarpiece of the Sleeping Virgin Mary and the painting of the Holy Trinity, by Jerónimo Cósida, belonging to Renaissance mannerism, and also the Virgen de la Cama, an example of baroque dressed images, has a singular iconographic rarity. Apart from the gold and silverwork, choir books and furniture (also on display) do not miss a visit to the adjacent Roman tower, which conserves items of archaeological interest. The exhibition hall is located in the old 12th-century dormitory.

 

 

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Founded: 1147
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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Manel “Navegant” Perez (3 months ago)
We asked about the visit and we were attended to by a very kind lady who gave us an incredible tour and showed us sacred art of great interest and surprise, in addition to the remains of a Roman defense tower. We bought some products they make in the monastery. Totally recommended
Pedro J. (5 months ago)
A wonder located in a town of just over a hundred inhabitants. A very pleasant and varied visit, the monastery is immense, although there are many areas, such as the cloister, that cannot be visited due to their monastic use; the 12th century Romanesque church is undoubtedly the jewel; You have to visit its museum with rich goldsmith's stones. Its inn offers various rooms, as well as food service for a peaceful stay.
Chelo Aznar (10 months ago)
From the moment you enter it is a place where you can breathe peace. The sisters who attended us were very friendly and Sister Maria Pilar was a host of 10. Small but a visit highly recommended. They have a little shop where you can buy many items made by them and other nuns.
PALOMA SMigallon (11 months ago)
The visit is very interesting, it is free, at the end you can contribute if you want. Sister Maria del Pilar's explanations, very entertaining, explained in a dynamic and entertaining way, very interesting, you can tell that she likes it and has passion. Thanks for everything.
Jose Angel Gonzalez Alonso (2 years ago)
Beautiful museum. The guide very close and perfectly explaining everything. The very simple Church, with a spectacular choir. Staying for Mass means listening to the nuns sing with the organ in the background. A marvel
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