Granja de Moreruela explained

Official Name:Granja de Moreruela
Subdivision Name3:Granja de Moreruela
Area Total Km2:41
Population Density Km2:auto
Utc Offset:+1
Utc Offset Dst:+2
Website:granjademoreruela.net

Granja de Moreruela is a municipality located in the province of Zamora, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 337 inhabitants.[1]

Background

The Camino Sanabrés, a branch of the Way of Saint James, originates in the town.[2]

Historical buildings

Moreruela Abbey is the most important building located in this municipality. Dating from the 12th century, Moreruela Abbey is often claimed as the first monastery of the Cistercian Order in Spain.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Granja de Moreruela.
  2. Web site: Outeiro to Santiago . Caminos de Santiago.
  3. Web site: Moreruela Abbey.