NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — The Ancient Spanish Monastery will transport to the historic days of Spain. Here’s what you need to know about this unique South Florida treasure before you visit:
- The Ancient Spanish Monastery is located in North Miami Beach and was once home to Cistercian Monks.
- The Monastery is the oldest building in the Western Hemisphere and was constructed in the year 1133 A.D.
- Tourists and visitors can walk the grounds of their lush botanical gardens and explore the inside of the monastery, which has Romanesque, gothic, and pre-gothic styles of architecture.
- The Ancient Spanish Monastery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- For more information, check out their website.
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