Monastery of the Corpus Christi

Llutxent, Spain

The Monastery of the Corpus Christi is located in the municipality of Llutxent, Spain. The convent building has its origins in an hermitage of the 13th century and was renovated in the 18th century. This monastery presents buildings from different eras, beginning the edification in the 14th century.

The set is ordered through a cloister, whose south side inside the classroom, the cells and the refectory. The cloister of square ground plan consists of two bodies, the lower with arches on pilasters with capitals decorated with Eucharistic motifs. The Church of Corpus Christi is located on the north side of the cloister of the monastery. It is a church with a nave divided into four sections with high choir at the foot. It is covered with vaults and Vault crashed on the High Choir. On the side of the epistle, it presents two adjoining chapels in the 18th century, the chapel of the Holy face and Chapel communion this last of greek cross with a dome on pendentives.

The construction of the church is made with masonry walls and stalls in the buttresses and corners. Eastward of the set is the courtyard of services around which distributed the different rooms for the operation of the monastery.

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Llutxent, Spain
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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Richard Jeffery (5 months ago)
Very disappointed that it is closed after walking all this way…up date your hours - Gid would be sad to know
Wag nel (5 months ago)
The building appears to be permanently closed. The opening times are definitely not correct. It's only worth it if you're in this area anyway, as viewing is only possible from the outside
Michel Delgado Martínez (5 months ago)
Totally recommended visit. A place with a lot of history. The local guide, Esther, a charm. He told us the whole story with passion. I also recommend visiting the Consolación hermitage and the Castell Palau. You must contact the tourist office for the reservation.
MATEU XAVIER ARTIGUES PUIGCERVER (3 years ago)
It is an enchanting place. Monumental Accessible and walkable. Located in the municipality of Llutxent, it is a convent building that has its origins in a 13th century hermitage that has been expanded and renovated in later centuries. Worth a visit. Very interesting.
Brian & Linda Calder (3 years ago)
Wonderful
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