El monasterio de Guadalupe se empezó a construir en el siglo XIII. Fue el monasterio español más importante durante 4 siglos. Es Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCOGuadalupe monastery was initiated at 13th Century. It was the most important Spanish monastery for more than four centuries. It is protected by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
El monasterio, cuya arquitectura abarca muchos siglos, está dominado por el templo mayor, construído por Alfonso XI y sus sucesores en los siglos XIV y XV. La sacristía barroca (1638-47) está profusamente decorada y contiene una valiosa colección de pinturas de Zurbarán.The monastery, whose architecture evolved throughout many centuries, is still dominated by the templo mayor, or the main church, built by Alfonso XI and his immediate successors in the 14th and 15th centuries. The baroque sacristy (1638-47) is lavishly decorated and boasting a series of paintings by Zurbarán.
Otras notables estructuras incluyen el claustro Mudéjar (1389-1405), con su magnífico portal plateresco, y el claustro gótico tardío (1531-33)Other notable structures include the Mudejar cloister (1389-1405), with the magnificent Plateresque portal and the late Gothic cloister from 1531-33
Ésta es la Plaza Mayor de Guadalupe
This is the main square of Guadalupe
El monasterio se relaciona estrechamente con el Nuevo Mundo, donde existe un gran fervor por Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, tanto en Méjico como en otros países.
The monastery is rich in associations with the New World, where Our Lady of Guadalupe is highly revered in the Mexican Basilica of Guadalupe and elsewhere.
The monastery is rich in associations with the New World, where Our Lady of Guadalupe is highly revered in the Mexican Basilica of Guadalupe and elsewhere.
Fue aquí, en Extremadura, donde Cristóbal Colón hizo su primer peregrinaje tras el descubrimiento de América en 1492 para dar gracias a Dios por su descubrimientoIt was here, in Extremadura, that Christopher Columbus made his first pilgrimage after discovering America in 1492 and it was here that he first thanked heaven for his discovery.
Ésta es la parte trasera del Monasterio, a que parece un castillo?
This is the back of the monastery, it looks like a castle
Y ésta la hospedería del monasterio, donde te puedes alojar en un entorno de paz y silencio. También hay un restaurante.
And this is the Inn of the monastery, where you can lodge, in a peaceful and silent place. There is also a restaurant here.
Y después de la visita, qué mejor que unas buenas migas extremeñas, ñam!
And after the visit, you must try yummy "migas extremeñas", mjam!
Después, Ralf se comió unos dulces típicos
After all, Ralf tried some typical pastries
Y, para terminar el día, compró regalitos para sus amigos
And, to finish the journey, he bought some souvenirs for all his friends
Guadalupe es un precioso pueblo situado en la provincia de Cáceres (Extremadura), famoso por su monasterio. Es un lugar digno de visitar, y Ralf Rabbit decidió ir de excursión allí. Y se lo pasó genial! :)
Guadalupe is a beautiful Spanish town, sited in the province of Cáceres (Extremadura, in the South-West of Spain), famous for its monastery. It is a place that is worth to visit, and Ralf Rabbit decided to make an excursion there. He had a fabulous day! :)
Guadalupe is a beautiful Spanish town, sited in the province of Cáceres (Extremadura, in the South-West of Spain), famous for its monastery. It is a place that is worth to visit, and Ralf Rabbit decided to make an excursion there. He had a fabulous day! :)
