The ruling monastery of Val de Crist: Cartuja de Val de Cristo

The Cartuja de Val de Cristo, a monastery founded by Don Martín el Humano, King of Aragon in 14th-century Spain, exerted control over various properties such as villas, factories, masías, terrenos, and dwellings across the Kingdom of Valencia. Popes and prominent figures of Spanish history, like Father Luis Mercader, visited the monastery during its operation. However, after the expulsion of Moriscos in the 16th century, it was abandoned and now stands in ruins, serving as a testament to Spain’s religious and political history. Today, it is open to the public for those interested in the country’s past.

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