Monasterio de Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas

Castile and León · Spain

Monasterio de Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas, Spain
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Founded on the edge of Burgos by the crown of Castile, this abbey was governed by powerful abbesses and served as a royal burial site. Its museum preserves rare medieval textiles taken from the tombs.

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