Ancient Spanish Monastery - North Miami Beach Sightseeing
- Address: 16711 West Dixie Highway,North Miami Beach, FL 33160-3714
- Phone: +1 305 945 1461
- Email: Monastery@earthlink.net
- Website:www.spanishmonastery.com
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4.5
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5+ reviews from 2 sources |
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| Yahoo! Travel | 5.0 |
4+ reviews |
| Yelp | 3.0 |
1+ reviews |
Ancient Spanish Monastery
16711 West Dixie HighwayNorth Miami Beach, FL 33160-3714
Ancient Spanish Monastery Details
Descriptions from Across the Web
- Brought from Spain and reassembled by William Randolph Hearst in 1925, this is a popular wedding spot. more on TripAdvisor
- Officially the cloister of the Monastery of St. Bernard de Clairvaux, the building was constructed as the Monastery of Our Lady, Queen of the Angels, in Segovia, Spain between 1133 to 1141. Then, in 1925, William Randolph Hearst decided Miami needed a monastery - or maybe it was his own personal ... more on GoCityKids.com
- The Monastery of St. Bernard De Clairvaux was originally built in Sacramenia in the Province of Segovia, Spain during the period of 1133-1141 - It is a beautiful display of ... more on entertainment.com
- Tucked away in a peaceful hammock only a few blocks from a busy commercial district, this medieval structure is one of the oldest buildings in the Western Hemisphere. Originally constructed in Segovia, Spain, in the 1100s, the monastery was occupied by Cistercian monks for nearly 700 years before... more on Fodor's
- The Monastery of St. Bernard De Clairvaux was originally built in Sacramenia in the Province of Segovia, Spain during the period of 1133-1141. - It is a beautiful display of architecture. ... more on entertainment.com
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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5.0
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2 generationa of weddings
(December 06, 2006 00:00)
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. There is a sense of ... By A Yahoo! User from Rocky Face, Georgia, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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3.0
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Peter M. 's review
The story behind this place is more interesting than going there. It was originally built in Spain and then dismantled and shipped over to the United ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
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4.0
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A tour worth while
As I walked into the monastery it was definately breath taking. There is no comparison to the uniqueness, affordability ... By A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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5.0
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Gorgeous place for a wedding
(March 05, 2003 00:00)
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 found.
The only thing I found hard to deal with w... By carol guzik from Orlando, FL, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel -
5.0
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FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE
(May 05, 2003 00:00)
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 are attending Mass (10 AM on Wednesday) there is no entrance fee.... By W.R. LYLE from SEATLE, WA, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
Directions
Take I95 north to SR826 east. SR826 east changes from NW167th Street to NE163rd Street, but don't worry, you're headed the right direction. Turn left on on West Dixie Highway.
Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1:30pm-5:30pm
Miscellaneous
- Admission: Adults $4.50; Children $1; Seniors $2.50
Other Web Resources
- Read more about Ancient Spanish Monastery on Yahoo! Travel
- www.spanishmonastery.com
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