Churches and Chapels
Church of the Abbey of Santa Maria de Burgohondo o Santa Maria de Fondo
Founded in 1178 by a bull of Pope Alejandro III, it has a 16th-century Mudejar coffering and a cross of the 17th century. The choir dates also from the 16th century. The monastery contains the graves of the abbots.
It used to belong to the military order of San Juan de Jerusalén. Abbey of the order of San Agustín, a jewel of Burgos Romanesque of the 12th century. The church stands next to the remains of a 16th-century cloister. The most important element is the fringe, full of delicate figures.
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Religious architecture
- Construction:
- Church
- Predominant styles:
- Romanesque
- Historical Period:
- Middle Ages
Address
Pza. Abadía, s/n. Burgohondo. 05113 Ávila.
More information
Oficina de Turismo Regional of Ávila
Casa de las Carnicerías. C/ San Segundo, 17. Ávila. 05001 Ávila.
Teléfono: 920 211 387
Fax: 920 253 717
Tourist Office of Burgohondo
C/ Esperanza 18. Burgohondo. 05113 Ávila.
Telephone: 920 283 199 / 920 283 013 (Ayuntamiento)
Fax: 920 283 300
Email: turismo@burgohondo.es
Website: http://www.burgohondo.es
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