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Santa María de La Rábida

  • Address: Camino del Monasterio, Ctra. de Huelva, La Rábida, Huelva, 21070
  • Phone: 959/350411

Fodor's Review:

The monastery of Santa María de La Rábida is nicknamed "the birthplace of America." In 1485 Columbus came from Portugal with his son Diego to stay in this Mudejar-style Franciscan monastery. Here he discussed his theories with friars Antonio de Marchena and Juan Pérez, who interceded on his behalf with Queen Isabella. The early 15th-century church holds a much-venerated 14th-century statue of the Virgen de los Milagros (Virgin of Miracles). The frescoes in the gatehouse were painted by Daniel Vázquez Díaz in 1930.

  • Cost: EUR 3.50 with audio guide, EUR 3 without
  • Open: Tues.-Sun. 10-1 and 4-7
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