title: Monastery of Santa María (Cañas)
text: # Monastery of Santa María (Cañas)
  
  The Monastery of Santa María (Spanish: Monasterio Cisterciense de Santa María) is a Cistercian nunnery located in Cañas, Spain.
  
  Nuns first occupied the site in the 12th century. The complex has been protected by a heritage listing since 1943 (currently Bien de Interés Cultural).
  
  