Monastery of Santa María (Cañas)

The Monastery of Santa María (Spanish: Monasterio Cisterciense de Santa María) is a Cistercian nunnery located in Cañas, Spain.

Monastery of Santa María
Native name
Spanish: Monasterio Cisterciense de Santa María
LocationCañas, Spain
Coordinates42°23′33″N 2°50′40″W / 42.392543°N 2.844539°W / 42.392543; -2.844539
Official nameMonasterio Cisterciense de Santa María
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Designated1943
Reference no.RI-51-0001121
Monastery of Santa María (Cañas) is located in Spain
Monastery of Santa María (Cañas)
Location of Monastery of Santa María in Spain

Nuns first occupied the site in the 12th century. The complex has been protected by a heritage listing since 1943 (currently Bien de Interés Cultural).[citation needed]

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