Built in the 13th century (1228), it belonged to the Cistercian Order. At present, it is an enclosed convent.It has preserved a Romanesque cloister, the floor of which is paved with slabs of stones forming images of animals, geometrical figures...

The church shows influences from the Cathedral and Monasterio de las Huelgas in Burgos.It has a Renaissance tomb in the transept, choir masonry work from the 17th century in the Classicist style, and a cross and chalice from the 15th century; there are carvings from the 18th century of Santa María la Real and Dios Padre. The original Gothic wooden sepulchres have disappeared.

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Historical Data

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

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Taxes

1.5 €

Observations: phone 947189001. https://www.monasteriodevillamayor.com/

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Tourist information

  • Villamayor de los Montes town hall

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  • Burgos tourism office

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