Irache monastery, Navarra, Northern Spain. de Santa María de Irache.
The monastery of Santa Maria is situated in Irache, near the town of Estella, in the region of Navarra. This Benedictine monastery, of Mozarab origin, prosperous in the 11th century, after García de Nájera converted it into a Pilgrim's hospital given its proximity to the famous “ el camino de Santiago” the road or pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela .In the 12th century the church with a Romanesque sanctuary and Cistercian body was constructed. The Plateresque cloister in the 16th century, according to Martín de Oyarzábal's design. In 1615 the University was founded, the building was later used as a hospital and a later blood hospital and religious school. At the moment its grounds are cultivated for the wine of the area, Bodegas Irache. The scene is autumn winter with red berries and a moody sky with a mountainous backdrop. Travel Europe, Spain. Northern Spain vineyards wine winery wine producing area of Spain winery autumn fall winter grapes growing 10th century soil agriculture
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Location: Irache monastery, Navarra, Northern Spain
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