Benedictine monastery erected in the 12th century in honour of its Abbot, Abad Domingo, who died in 1073. A temple similar to that of San Pedro de Arlanza was built in 1088 and was replaced by the present one, of Neoclassical style (1751-1792).

It is a crucial monument in the history of Romanesque art, being unique in Europe for the importance of the sculptures in its capitals, made up of animal and plant decorations, and the eight designs in the angle buttresses, all showing biblical themes: the Ascension, the Apparition of the Holy Spirit, the Burial and Resurrection, the Descent from the Cross, the Assumption of Mary and the Tree of Jesse.

The church, built using part of a Mozarabic temple from the 10th century, of which there are still remains, was replaced by the present one, of Neoclassical style, in the 18th century.

Historical Data

Architecture:
Religious architecture
Construction:
Monastery / Convent
Predominant styles:
Romanesque
Historical Period:
Middle Ages

Address

C/ Santo Domingo s/n. Santo Domingo de Silos. 09610 Burgos.

Telephone: 947 390 068 / 947 390 049

Website: https://www.abadiadesilos.es/

More information

Ayuntamiento of Santo Domingo de Silos

Address:

Municipality of Santo Domingo de Silos. Burgos.

Teléfono: 947 390 070

Fax: 947 390 070

Página Web: http://www.santodomingodesilos.es

Oficina de Turismo Regional of Burgos

Address:

Pza. Alonso Martínez, 7. Burgos. 09003 Burgos.

Teléfono: 947 203 125

Fax: 947 276 529

Email: oficinadeturismodeburgos@jcyl.es

Opening hours

  • Tuesday to saturday: 10:00 – 13:00 and 16:30 – 18:00
  • Sundays and holidays: 12:00 – 13:00 and 16:00 – 18:00
  • Closed: monday

Tickets

  • General: 4 €
  • Reduced: 3 €
  • Groups: 3 €

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