There isn 't a great deal of information available on this National Monument, which is a shame, as it holds sime significant artifacts and art pieces.
There was once an extensive Monastery here, built in the 12 th century. It was home to the Knights who protected the path and area from the Moors/ Persians during thier occupation.
All that is left is the tiny church, carvings and medieval paintings.
The one below is the most significant and complete on the walls. Depicting Christ after he was taken off the cross, the colours are in amazing brilliance still.
Other interesting things in the church are the huge doors and beautifully ornate hinges.
The church was built and most probably maintained by influential families in the area.
Stone carved effigies of the knights line the walls along with carved family shields and coats of arms.
It has a somber and ancient atmosphere. Inside was chilly, despite the hear outside. It was a shame that though the ancient guardian was enthusiastic and desperatly wanted to tell me details about each part of the church, he only spoke Spanish, and my grasp on the language is so minimal, its embarrasing. I picked up some of the gist of what he was telling me, dates and facts; but the intricacies were completely lost on me.
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