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Ancient Spanish Monastery

Built in Sacramenia, Spain, between 1133 and 1141, the cloister was taken apart, shipped to New York and stored for decades. Bought in 1952, it was put back together on West Dixie Highway. Today: An Episcopal church and visitor attraction in North Miami Beach.

Ancient Spanish Monastery
Ancient Spanish Monastery. Photo: Rolf Müller (User:Rolfmueller), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
DatesBuilt in Spain 1133 to 1141, rebuilt here from 1952
WhereNorth Miami Beach
NowAn Episcopal church and visitor attraction in North Miami Beach

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Open to visitors as well as a working church; check hours before going.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org.

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