Ancient Spanish Monastery

16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida

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+1 305 945 4052, 305-945-1461,

Website:

www.spanishmonastery.com

Knowing this building's rather fantastic history, it's easy to forget that it's also just a beautiful place to spend some time. It's an active church, so it's best to call ahead to be sure it's open. Guided tours are available most days, in several languages, and it's also a popular spot for weddings and photo shoots. There's a small museum on the grounds, too.

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A more beautiful setting could not have been found. more on Yahoo! Travel

In my opinion, it's better than Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. more on TripAdvisor

There is a sense of peace and tranquillity here that is beyond description! more on Yahoo! Travel

It is a beauiful tropical setting and can be a powerful religious experience. more on Yahoo! Travel

When my son wanted a unique setting for his wedding, I suggested the monestary. more on Yahoo! Travel

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I attended a wedding reception here and it was absolutely spectacular. A bit out of the way (coming from Miami), but still worth it. ... more on TripAdvisor

We visited the ancient Spanish Monastery last weekend and loved it. It is not a huge tourist attraction; but, it is not to be missed if you have an hour or less to spare. The story behind it and the f ... more on TripAdvisor

My wife and I went to Miami for one week in December 2008. Due to having limited finances, we stayed in North Beach Miami. North Beach is fairly boring, so we decided to see some sites. The Ancient Sp ... more on TripAdvisor

We visited around lunch time during the week and found this off the beaten path. The facilities are run down and the grounds are not maintained well. They have a few pictures in the lobby showing the ... more on TripAdvisor

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My husband and I were married in this wonderful place over 23 years ago. My son is now about to become engaged and wants to marry in this same place. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

As I walked into the monastery it was definately breath taking. There is no comparison to the uniqueness, affordability ... more on Yahoo! Travel

As a former parishoner, I found the monestary years ago after first moving to Miami. When my son wanted a unique setting for his wedding, I suggested the monestary. What an experience. A more beautiful setting could not have been ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Oldest Church in America was constructed in the 13th Century in Segovia Spain and disassembled stone by stone and brought to the US in 1920's The Official Name is St. Bernard De Clairvaux. Park Near the gift shop and walk in if you ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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We visited the Ancient Spanish Monastery on one of our many visits to Florida and enjoyed it very much. I do not think it is a huge ... more on igougo