Monastery of Santa María de Sobrado

During this early period of the monastery, the figure of Saint Pedro de Mezonzo stands out. He was a monk at the Monastery of Mezonzo and later abbot of Sobrado (965–985). From the year 1006 onwards, the monastery seems to have entered a period of decline and, possibly, in 1044, it was attacked by Norman invaders, forcing the community to disperse. In 1060, Ferdinand I of León and Galicia (c. 1018-1065) incorporated it into the royal patrimony. There is evidence of its community in 1080, but shortly afterwards it was likely abandoned. Meanwhile, the monastery's patronage passed through various hands until Queen Urraca of León (1081-1126) donated it, in 1118, to Count Fernando Pérez de Traba and his brother Bermudo.

Later, the monastery experienced a period of decline until, in 1498, it was incorporated into the Congregation of Castile, which revitalized its economy and allowed for major reconstruction works that affected virtually the entire monastic complex. These works were extended throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. The monastery remained active until 1834, when it was suppressed and passed into private hands, leading to its deterioration. In 1930, after suffering significant damage, the complex was declared a national monument and began to be restored in 1954. In 1966, a new Trappist community was established there.