Monestir de Sant Llorenç de Morunys

Sant Llorenç de Morunys is a Benedictine monastery in Sant Llorenç de Morunys Province of Lleida, Catalonia, Spain. It was declared a "Historic and Artistic Monument" in 1976.

There is known to be a community of clergy in the area since 885 and the first mention of a monastic house there was in 971.

By the end of the 13th century, the town of Sant Llorenç de Morunys was growing; however, in 1592 the monks moved to Santa Maria de Gerri and the following year the monastery became a church.

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