Royal Monastery of Santa María de Sigena
| Monastery of Santa María de Sigena | |
|---|---|
| Native name Monasterio de Santa María de Sigena (Spanish) | |
The Romanesque Monastery of Santa María de Sigena | |
| Type | convent |
| Nearest city | Villanueva de Sigena |
| Coordinates | 41°42′34″N 0°01′10″W / 41.70944°N 0.01944°W |
| Area | Aragon |
| Formed | 12th century |
| Founder | Order of Saint John of Jerusalem |
| Built | 1183-1208 |
| Built for | Kingdom of Aragon |
| Restored | 1950s |
| Current use | Sisterhood of Belén y de la Asunción de la Virgen |
| Architectural style(s) | Romanesque |
Royal Monastery of Santa María de Sigena (Spanish: Real Monasterio de Santa María de Sigena) is a convent in Villanueva de Sigena, region of Aragon, Spain. Built between 1183 and 1208, the Romanesque church was founded by Queen Sancha of Castile, wife of Alfonso II of Aragon.
The convent church is based on the shape of the Latin cross. It has a single nave, a wide transept and three apse chapels. There are also elements from Cistercian and Mudéjar architecture such as in the roofs and windows. The main entrance portal features fourteen archivolts.