Dates back to the 10th century. A primitive Visigoth foundation which was incorporated to Cluny by Alfonso VI from 1060 to 1075. It was founded during the reign of Alfonso III el Magno (866-910).

A church with three naves with a transept and three apses, separated by cruciform pillars without columns. The doorway is Romanesque. The oldest part, still preserved today is the gable end door and the rectangular turret. The capitals are reminiscent of Frómista and Silos.

Inhabited by the well known trapense monks from Palencia it is about 13 km from the city, very near to the confluence of the rivers Carrión and Pisuerga. Gregorian hymns are sung in sections of mass.

Historical Data

Architecture:
Religious architecture
Construction:
Monastery / Convent
Predominant styles:
Herrerian
Historical Period:
Early modern period

Address

Monasterio de la Trapa, s/n. Dueñas. 34219 Palencia.

Telephone: 979 770 701

More information

Oficina de Turismo of Dueñas

Address:

C/ Abilio Calderón, s/n esquina con Avda. Quintanilla s/n. Dueñas. 34210 Palencia.

Teléfono: 979 780 798

Fax: 979 780 810

Email: turismo@infoduenas.com

Oficina de Turismo Regional of Palencia

Address:

C/ Mayor, 31. Palencia. 34001 Palencia.

Teléfono: 979 706 523

Fax: 979 706 525

Email: oficinadeturismodepalencia@jcyl.es

Opening hours

  • Every day: 4:00 – 21:00

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