Its construction, from the 12th century, was ordered by Sancha de Castilla for the hospital sisters. Therefore, even though it was a double monastery (with a part for nuns and another for friars), the highest authority was always in the hands of the nuns, who at various times were women linked to royalty or the Aragonese nobility.

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Javi

October 28, 2022

The goods inside will not be able to be visited from August 2, 2022 for approximately 6 months due to adaptation works in the monument.

An Argentona

May 2, 2025

During the Civil War, the monastery was looted and partially burned. Nuns and their heritage were forced to flee. Many works were transported to Catalonia, sparking a heritage conflict that is still ongoing.
In recent decades, works of art have been judicially returned from Catalan museums to the Sijena Monastery, turning the site into a symbol of memory, historical justice, and Aragonese heritage.

Its isolated location in the Monegros mountains is part of its charm. The arid surroundings contrast with the monumentality of the building, giving it an almost mystical feel.

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