Monastery of Santa María (Cañas) explained

Monastery of Santa María
Native Name:Monasterio Cisterciense de Santa María
Native Language:Spanish
Coordinates:42.3925°N -2.8445°W
Location:Cañas, Spain
Designation1:Spain
Designation1 Offname:Monasterio Cisterciense de Santa María
Designation1 Type:Non-movable
Designation1 Criteria:Monument
Designation1 Date:1943
Designation1 Number:RI-51-0001121

The Monastery of Santa María (Spanish: Monasterio Cisterciense de Santa María) is a Cistercian nunnery located in Cañas, Spain.

Nuns first occupied the site in the 12th century.The complex has been protected by a heritage listing since 1943 (currently Bien de Interés Cultural).