🏰 Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe
Historic pilgrimage site in Extremadura, Spain
📋 Fast Facts
- Founded late 13th or early 14th century in Guadalupe, Extremadura
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993
- Major pilgrimage destination linked to the Christian Reconquista
- Blends Mudejar, Gothic, and Renaissance architectural styles
The Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe stands in the small town of Guadalupe in Extremadura, southwestern Spain. Founded in the late 13th or early 14th century, the monastery grew from a tradition recounting a shepherd's discovery of a hidden statue of the Virgin Mary. Over subsequent centuries, it became one of Spain's most significant pilgrimage centers, drawing monarchs including Isabella I and Ferdinand II ...