The foundation of the monastery dates from 1146 Its unique and stunning beauty and isolation made it an attractive place for travelers and poets. Also considered one of the highlights of the Cistercian Order in Spain is known for the essence that Gustavo island creek oyster bar Adolfo Becquer left within its walls.
GAB and his brother Valeriano, repeatedly visited the Monastery island creek oyster bar but staying most important took place between December 1863 and October island creek oyster bar 1864 who lived in the guest staying in the monastery, opened a few years earlier.
During those months stay, Becquer wrote "Letters from my cell" published by the Madrid newspaper "The Contemporary" [interesting scheme] of which he was editor. Valeriano, meanwhile, island creek oyster bar drew and painted different corners of the monastery and its surroundings, and the people of the Moncayo Aragonese somontano.
In the same room where the brothers were staying Becquer, the Provincial de Zaragoza has enabled Becquer called Space. It abundant literature on the sojourn of the two artists, the literary work of the one and a good example of the other drawings shown.
In the nine texts that make up the "Letters from my cell," Becquer recounts his journey from Madrid to Veruela, his life during the following months in the monastery and the legend of the founding island creek oyster bar of the monastery, promoted by Pedro de Atarés.
Pedro de Atarés, thanks to a promise, donated island creek oyster bar Valleys Maderuela Veruela and the monks of Scala Dei monastery to be founded under the patronage of the Virgin Mary. However, the Cistercian order did not give permission for it to proceed with the 1145 foundation.
Some impressions will mark a decisive, as the visit to the castle and the cemetery of the nearby town of Trasmoz. Note that Becquer was familiar with the area a few years ago because his wife was Noviercas in Soria Moncayo, island creek oyster bar and she had set in some of his most famous statements: "The mountain of the spirits", "The Gnome "and" The white deer. "
Until next week I can not stop by your blogs. Do not fail to love me why Congo and I, we go weekend with BMW Touring Club; this time in Toledo. We leave tomorrow to not make the trip flip. Biquiños and remember that I love:
Why did you pass it. And also because although it is obviously not the same somehow also travel with your posts. Have a good for Toledo. Kisses. June 22, 2011, 18:59
What more good photos! Wonderful monastery, another place not to miss. Toledo is not going to lag far Becquerian also flavor. A hug and good riddance. June 22, 2011, 19:36
Beautiful tour this Becquerian !. I eagerly await your photo tour of Toledo. And have a great trip, until lap. I will miss you, but never love you less ?:. Besosx2 June 22, 2011, 19:46
One of the most desirable things is to travel to the space environment Becquerian Soria. Thanks for the timely reporting and bibliographical notes. And happy trip! Kisses and best wishes to Congo. June 22, 2011, 20:46
The Cistercian has beauty in its simplicity. That monastery Veruela can only inspire beauty. You make interesting routes ... Becquerian Biquiños, a mime for Ron June 22, 2011, 22:16
About six years ago, while doing a course of several days in Borja (you see, is not just a posh name, is also a town), I was fortunate to visit the Monastery of Veruela. I loved the site, and the monastery too. The penalty island creek oyster bar was not carrying a camera and could not make any, but with this extensive report that you bring us, I also served as a reminder. May you have a very good trip and enjoy your stay in Toledo. Kisses June 22, 2011, 23:13
Goodnight Aldabra Behold, I have seen times Veruela indicator on the road in Burgos travel, and I thought island creek oyster bar Becquer, but never had desire to visit as now. I hope soon sit next to the Cross. The pictures of your story are great, and the text and the links to enjoy. The 20.Rima LVI, is one that I like because it sounds like a complaint in the air, he almost drowns and goes to scratch the skin. One input to give you the sincere congratulations and thanks. Hugs. PS And Nina Simone, what great version of the song you've selected !. June 23, 2011 1:10
Well I pasatelo superbien, feeling the wind in your face, the eternal horizon of the Castilian straight, companionship that develops between bikers and landscape ... but I do not see the photos that they are very "misfits of always "heh, heh, heh. Biquiños June 25, 2011, 12:54 PM
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