Royal Monastery of Santa María de Sigena

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The Royal Monastery of Santa María de Sigena, located in Villanueva de Sigena, Spain, is a significant historical and architectural landmark. Founded in 1188 by Queen Sancha of Castile, wife of King Alfonso II of Aragon, the monastery was originally established as a royal pantheon and a center for religious life. It is renowned for its Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements, and its once richly decorated interiors, which included remarkable frescoes that were considered masterpieces of medieval Spanish art. Despite suffering damage during the Spanish Civil War, efforts have been made to restore and preserve its remaining art and architecture.

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