Abadía de la Santa Cruz del Valle de Cuelgamuros

San Lorenzo de El EscorialSpain Founded in 1958

Benedictines Monks

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The Abadía de la Santa Cruz is a Benedictine abbey located in the valley of Cuelgamuros, formerly known as Valle de los Caídos, in the municipality of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Community of Madrid, Spain). Founded in 1958 by monks from Santo Domingo de Silos Abbey, it belongs to the Congregation of Solesmes and provides liturgical services in the neighboring basilica.

In March 2025, an agreement between the Spanish government and the Holy See confirmed the continuation of the community as part of the site's transformation project. The sources consulted do not specify the current conditions for receiving guests.