MONASTERIO DE SANT JOAN DE LES ABADESSES

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Plaça de l'Abadia, 17860 Sant Joan de les Abadesses, RIPOLL, Spain

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Historic Religious Site

The Monastery of Sant Joan de les Abadesses is a monastery in the comarca of Ripollès. Until the year 945 it was the only female monastery in the area. The monastery was founded in 885 by count Wilfred the Hairy, who destined it to the education of his wife Emma, who later became the first abbess.

The current church building date to the 12th century. In 1428 an earthquake destroyed the dome and the bell tower, and damaged the church, which was largely restored.

Sight - Nr. 1 ranked on the 8 Best Sights in the district RIPOLL

MONASTERIO DE SANT JOAN DE LES ABADESSES

Plaça de l'Abadia
17860 Sant Joan de les Abadesses,
District: RIPOLL, Spain

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MONASTERIO DE SANT JOAN DE LES ABADESSES, Plaça de l'Abadia, 17860 Sant Joan de les Abadesses, District: RIPOLL, Spain

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