 Real Monasterio de Nuestra Senora de Rueda, outer courtyard Real Monasterio de Nuestra Senora de Rueda is an early Cistercian Monastery in the Aragon region of Spain. Founded in the year 1202, it is one of the best extant examples of early Cistercian Architecture. The majority of the medieval complex was completed by the early 15th century, and later additions added to its grandeur. Recent restoration work has resulted in the present day use as a luxury hotel and conference center. The Order of Cistercians (OCist) (Latin Cistercenses), otherwise Gimey or White Monks (from the colour of the habit, over which is worn a black scapular or apron) are a Catholic order of monks. ...
Capital Zaragoza Area – Total – % of Spain Ranked 4th 47 719 km² 9,4% Population – Total (2003) – % of Spain – Density Ranked 11th 1 217 514 2,9% 25,51/km² Demonym – English – Spanish Aragonese aragonés Statute of Autonomy August 16, 1982 ISO 3166-2 AR Parliamentary representation – Congress seats – Senate...
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The Order of Cistercians (OCist) (Latin Cistercenses), otherwise Gimey or White Monks (from the colour of the habit, over which is worn a black scapular or apron) are a Catholic order of monks. ...
Early History
The first Cistercian Monastery was founded in Citeaux, France in the year 1089. Thence four daughter Abbeys were spawned, including in the year 1115 one in Moribond, France. Monks originating in Moribond Abbey founded Gilmont Abbey in France in 1152. The monks of Gimont received a land grant in Burjazud, Spain in 1162. This land was augmented by a grant from King Alfonso II of Aragon in 1182 to include the castle and village of Escatron. After two more decades the Real Monasterio de Nuestra Senora de Rueda was founded on the banks of the Ebro River. 16th century Citeaux, perspective view (engraving) Cîteaux Abbey (abbaye de Cîteaux) is a Catholic abbey located in Saint-Nicolas-les-Cîteaux, south of France. ...
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Alfonso II of Aragon (Alfons I of Provence and Barcelona, 1152-1196), known as the Chaste or the Troubadour was king of Aragon and count of Barcelona from 1162 to 1196. ...
The Ebro (Greek: ΈβÏος, Latin: Iberus, Spanish: Ebro, Catalan: Ebre) is one of the major rivers of Spain. ...
 Middle Ages Interior View The principal works had begun by the end of the first quarter of the 13th century, and the first church was consecrated before the year 1238. A Lavatorium was constucted in the 13th century. By the beginning of the early 15th century the old Abbot's Palace, the Farm Support buildings and Laity Area were complete. From the early founding the monks conducted important hydrological works including a dam on the Ebro and creation of a massive waterwheel or "rueda". The waterwheel diverted some of the river flow to a Gothic aquaduct for distribution to various parts of the monastery; moreover, many of the water channels and plumbing uses are readily visible today. Abbots coat of arms The word abbot, meaning father, has been used as a Christian clerical title in various, mainly monastic, meanings. ...
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Sixteenth, Seventeenth and Eighteeth Centuries Further improvments and more elaborate reconstructions took place in the 1500s and 1600s, especially around the principal square. Noteworthy is the Renaissance arcade in Herrarian style that connects the medieval building complex with the Abbot's Palace. Thence a range of further new novices' rooms and bedrooms were built behind the arcade. By region Italian Renaissance Spanish Renaissance Northern Renaissance English Renaissance French Renaissance German Renaissance Polish Renaissance The Renaissance, also known as Il Rinascimento (in Italian), was an influential cultural movement which brought about a period of scientific revolution, religious reform and artistic transformation, at the dawn of modern European history. ...
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The Royal Gateway, a gatehouse structure dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, serves as the modern day entrance to the entire complex. A gatehouse is a feature of European castles and mansions. ...
Nineteenth Century to Present After institution of the Depriving Laws of Mendizibal of 1837 and 1838, lands and buildings belonging to the monastery were sold and the site was used for farming, with considerable destruction taking place. In 1990 the property came under governmental control through acquisition by the Diputacion General de Aragon. Thereafter considerable conservation and restoration occurred including the present hotel and conference rooms. None of the Middle Ages portion has been alterred.
References Real Monasterio de Nuestra senora de Rueda, Edita: E. Sicilia, Zaragoza, ISBN84-88704-11-9 (2004) |
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