Monasterio de Piedra
A monastery, hotel and park complex in the Iberian mountains near Nuévalos in Zaragoza province. Alfonso II of Aragon founded it in 1194 with thirteen Cistercian monks from Poblet. The surrounding park is known for its waterfalls and grottoes.
- Where
- Nuévalos, Aragon, Spain
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 41.1933, -1.7825
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Open LOQAH when you are at Monasterio de Piedra. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Aragon volume with your photos and a note.
Near Monasterio de Piedra
Aljafería Palace 90 km
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La Seo Cathedral 91 km
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Questions
Where is Monasterio de Piedra?
Monasterio de Piedra is in Nuévalos, Aragon, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Aljafería Palace (90 km), Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar (91 km), La Seo Cathedral (91 km).
How do I get the Monasterio de Piedra stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Monasterio de Piedra and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Aragon volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Monasterio de Piedra before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Aragon volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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