The Ancient Spanish Monastery
The Ancient Spanish Monastery
4.5
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4.5
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Sightseer664414
3 bidrag
aug. 2024 • Familie
I would like to share that this place is stunning!! My daughter had her wedding here all thanks to Carolina and Father Greg they are absolutely amazing people, they made everything possible and every single detail come true!! We had done a destination wedding as well and also this one for family and friends to attend that weren’t able to travel and I honestly tell you this one was beyond!!!! The place is beautiful, the staff is great!!! Again Carolina is soooo helpful and Father Greg is the best!
Skrevet 6. august 2024
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mmarro2001
Sunrise, FL404 bidrag
jul. 2024 • Familie
A very interesting story of how the monastery made its way from Spain to Miami Beach. I loved watching the informational video in the lobby. The gift shop was unique too. Very cool little spot. We stayed for about 40 minutes total.
Skrevet 7. juli 2024
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Michele G
16 bidrag
jan. 2024 • Par
Amazing story Had great informative tour with priest. Make sure you check hours open. Like a mini cloisters in NY. A hidden gem.
Skrevet 5. januar 2024
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SeaPotatoUprising
Fort Lauderdale, FL8 bidrag
feb. 2023 • Venner
We were amazed at the history of the monastery, as well as the complexity and thought of even bringing over a structure like this from a place like Spain. The grounds are mostly tranquil, the monastery can transport you back to old Europe if you pay attention to the detail, especially the statues surrounding the inside. The place is pretty amazing and it gets rented out for things like wedding, photo shoots, and videography.
I would suggest that you plan to spend 1 - 2 hours if you're not too interested in the history and nuance, and 2+ if you are interested.
I would suggest that you plan to spend 1 - 2 hours if you're not too interested in the history and nuance, and 2+ if you are interested.
Skrevet 8. oktober 2023
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Taylor B
Chicago, IL8 479 bidrag
feb. 2023
St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church is a medieval Spanish monastery cloister which was built in the town of Sacramenia in Segovia, Spain, in during the years 1133-1141, purchased by American newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst and dismantled in 1926, then shipped in 11,000 crates to New York City and eventually reassembled at 16711 West Dixie Highway in North Miami Beach, Florida. But that's only part of the fascinating story. Hearst had planned to rebuild the monastery at his baronial San Simeon estate but financial difficulties prevented him from doing so. Instead, the dismantled structure was stored in a warehouse in Brooklyn until it was purchased in 1952 by Raymond Moss and William Edgemon, who put everything together on the site of a small plant nursery and turned the complex into a tourist attraction known as the Ancient Spanish Monastery. It took 19 months and almost $1.5 million to accomplish the task. Along the way, some of the original stones remained unused but Moss and Edgemon added other decorative pieces from different Spanish buildings, such as the large round carved stone coat of arms seen in the cloister. In 1964, faced with financial difficulties, the Dioceses of Central, Southeast and Southwest Florida, sold the monastery to the Episcopal Diocese of South Florida. Today, it is an Episcopal church. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Three doors from the monastery can be found in a private home in Atlanta, Georgia.
Skrevet 21. februar 2023
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Drake - Explores
32 bidrag
feb. 2023 • Venner
A beautiful building , well worth visiting for architectural feature, character and tranquility
I was privileged enough to attend a wedding at this location.
Perfect location for a successful event
I was privileged enough to attend a wedding at this location.
Perfect location for a successful event
Skrevet 5. februar 2023
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Globe Trotting 00
3 bidrag
mar. 2022 • Par
Check out the other 1 star reviews before you visit.
The website or the google hours does not state you should call ahead if you want to visit as the whole place might be closed when you get there due to a wedding or some event. Not a very pleasant experience especially if you drove 3+ hours.
I wish the google hours would state call ahead or something like that.
The rude person in the front desk mentioned in the other reviews here is also managing the google reviews as the person who responded to me aptly fit that crass description. Very unfortunate to have that type of staff at a church SMH.
This place has left such a bad taste in my mouth I’ve crossed it off my list to visit. I’ll just wait till my Italy and Barcelona trip to see the real deal. I’m sure to get my taste for some amazing churches then.
The website or the google hours does not state you should call ahead if you want to visit as the whole place might be closed when you get there due to a wedding or some event. Not a very pleasant experience especially if you drove 3+ hours.
I wish the google hours would state call ahead or something like that.
The rude person in the front desk mentioned in the other reviews here is also managing the google reviews as the person who responded to me aptly fit that crass description. Very unfortunate to have that type of staff at a church SMH.
This place has left such a bad taste in my mouth I’ve crossed it off my list to visit. I’ll just wait till my Italy and Barcelona trip to see the real deal. I’m sure to get my taste for some amazing churches then.
Skrevet 18. mars 2022
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Philip2009
Florida1 040 bidrag
mar. 2022
Absolutely gorgeous setting indoors and out. Expansive grounds provide a beautiful open-air backdrop for ceremonies and events, as well as large adjacent reception area. Once inside the monastery, a magical old world unfolds. Extremely well done recreation of the 12th century Romanesque and Gothic monastery from Spain. Includes three chapel areas, cloister halls, inner fountain gardens, accessory rooms. Unlike any other venue in Florida. Accommodates a garden event, chapel ceremony, reception, photo shoot, music venue. Our family could not have been more pleased with the selection of this venue for a wedding.
Skrevet 15. mars 2022
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aschoono
DeWitt, MI736 bidrag
des. 2021 • Familie
We were visiting Miami from Michigan for a football game. We had an alumni event at the Spanish Monastery. The grounds are beautiful. I wish we could have had a walking tour with the history of the palace. We enjoyed walking around and the event was a lot did fun.
Skrevet 5. mars 2022
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Martin
Dayton, OH3 bidrag
feb. 2022
-- 4 minute intro video was right beside the entrance, so very hard to see and hear without being distracted.
-- Most importantly, even though their website contained an "updated" schedule for February hours AND EVEN THOUGH I called at 11:15 AM to verify they would be open until 4:00 PM (on Feb. 4), they decided without warning or notice to close an hour EARLY! This was very disappointing to my wife, as we were headed back to to the gift shop after looking through the Cloisters to get a necklace that she wanted.
-- Admissions person did not point out the brochures which are an absolute must for you to understand what you are seeing as you walk through the Cloisters and grounds -- I found those by accident.
Only reason this review didn't get a "Terrible" 1-star rating is that we were able to get the senior rate of $5/person.
-- Most importantly, even though their website contained an "updated" schedule for February hours AND EVEN THOUGH I called at 11:15 AM to verify they would be open until 4:00 PM (on Feb. 4), they decided without warning or notice to close an hour EARLY! This was very disappointing to my wife, as we were headed back to to the gift shop after looking through the Cloisters to get a necklace that she wanted.
-- Admissions person did not point out the brochures which are an absolute must for you to understand what you are seeing as you walk through the Cloisters and grounds -- I found those by accident.
Only reason this review didn't get a "Terrible" 1-star rating is that we were able to get the senior rate of $5/person.
Skrevet 4. februar 2022
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Do you offer weekday tours for more information regarding the property?
Skrevet 10. juni 2019
There is a terrific gift shop which offers wonderful brochures and books about this marvelous attraction: undoubtedly the oldest building in the USA. Americans are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to view this marvel and experience the solitude the monks (often only a handful per abbey) lived in.
On any given Sunday and during the Holidays, the chapel will be used for religious services (a Protestant service when we were there...) and it can be crowded but the entrance is free.
A later visit last year on a weekday and we were all alone. It is a very peaceful corner of North Miami Beach, close to several small restaurants, next to the Arthur Schneider tennis center. My recommendation is to leaf thru one of the educational books and step into this splendor before noon.
Skrevet 10. juni 2019
marymiami1423
Miami, Florida
Para hacer seccion fotos de quince anera. Hay pagar
Skrevet 18. april 2017
Is there a fee to take pictures on the property?
Skrevet 11. april 2016
Is the parking free? and how long does take the tour?
Skrevet 16. juli 2015
What are the starting prices to have a wedding there ?
Skrevet 13. mai 2015
They have 5 different areas for weddings. The basic prices are listed on their website. Tripadvisor won't let me post the link but if you go to their website and click on Weddings you can get price ranges.
You can call them at this number...305-945-1461
Wishing you well!
Skrevet 14. mai 2015
Hearst brought the disassembled monastery to the United States in 1925. The crates were stored in a warehouse in New York City for 26 years (Hearst had financial problems and the collection was sod at auction. In 1952 after Hearst's death the crates were purchased by two business men as a tourist attraction and the monastery was assembled in Florida.
Skrevet 5. mars 2015
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