North Miami Beach, FL · Pioneer Landmarks & Historic Places
The Ancient Spanish Monastery
Worth the Trip — outside Southwest Florida
Medieval cloisters built in Spain in 1133–1141, shipped to America and reassembled in Florida in the 1950s.
16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; other hours vary — check the schedule before visiting.
305-945-1461Self-guided sightseeing visits (adults $10) include the reconstructed cloisters, gardens and chapel with a short introductory film. The site is today the active Episcopal parish of St. Bernard de Clairvaux — a remarkable piece of religious heritage rather than a Catholic shrine.
Information last verified 2026-10-21. Please confirm hours and fees before visiting.