Monasteria San Juan de la Pena - Viejo

After a fascinating few hours in the new (old) monastery Interpretation Centre, we visited the old (old) monastery. We could have taken the regular shuttle bus down the hill. But being ‘pilgrims’, and that the monasteries are on ‘a Camino’, we followed the yellow arrows down a short and rocky path. Although we’d seen photos of this extraordinary monastery built under a massive rock shelter, as if part of its natural environment, we were completely captivated. ❤️

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