A Mozarabic architectural jewel in the province of León
Monastery Church of Santiago
The hermit monk San Genadio, who later became Bishop of Astorga, founded this monastery, built between 909 and 916. The church is of a later date. It was consecrated in 1105.
In 1968 the reconstruction of the temple began and the foundations of the monastery, occupying a wide area, were unearthed in 1985.
The building, admirably well-preserved despite its age, from the outside offers a harmonious image with well-proportioned sections.
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Religious architecture
- Construction:
- Church
- Predominant styles:
- Mozarab
- Historical Period:
- Middle Ages
Address
Peñalba de Santiago (Ponferrada). 24415 León.
More information
Oficina de Turismo Regional of León
Pza. de Regla, 2. León. 24003 León.
Teléfono: 987 237 082
Fax: 987 273 391
Email: oficinadeturismodeleon@jcyl.es
Página Web: http://www.turismocastillayleon.com
Tourist Office of Ponferrada
C/ Gil y Carrasco, 4. Ponferrada. 24400 León.
Telephone: 987 424 236 / 987 424 539
Email: turismo@ponferrada.org
Website: http://www.ponferrada.org
Opening hours
- From October, 1 to March, 31:
- Wednesday to saturday: 09:30 – 14:00 and 15:00 – 18:00
- Sunday: 10:00 – 14:00
- Closed: monday and tuesday
- Closed in the afternoon: sunday
- From April, 1 to September, 30:
- Wednesday to saturday: 10:00 – 14:00 and 16:30 – 20:00
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 10:00 – 14:00
- Closed: monday and tuesday
- Closed in the afternoon: sunday
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