It was founded in the late 9th century, under the rule of Alfonso III, by a group of Christian monks from Córdoba led by Abbot Alfonso. They settled on the remains of a Visigoth church dedicated to the Archangel St Michael.

In 1050 the foundations were renovated, and a door was opened, which is the present entry to the church. During the Desamortización (state appropriation of church lands), the remaining possessions of the monastery were expropriated. The excavations made in 1968 under the floor of the Romanesque chapel unearthed the foundations of the apse of the original Visigoth church.

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Historical Data

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

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • Summer (May 1 – September 30):
    • From Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Free admission: every Tuesday). Guided tours: on phone 681220548 (price 2 euros for adults)
    • Closed: Tuesday
  • winter (February 22 – May 1):
    • From Thursday to Sunday: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM (Free admission: every Thursday). Guided tours: on phone 601633650 (price 2 euros for adults)
    • Closed: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Taxes

  • General 3 €
  • Groups 2 €
(On May 13, admission will be free: Priory Festival.)

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    Address and map location

    • Postal address Ctra. a Mansilla. San Miguel de Escalada (Gradefes). NaN. León
    • Phones
      681 220 548
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