Founded on the 15th February 1143 by Doña Estefanía de Armegol, Countess of Urgell and grand-daughter of Count Ansúrez, to help re-populate the Señoríos of Curiel, Peñafiel and Cuellar. It became the headquarters of the Fundación Las Edades del Hombre.

The French monks that lived there implanted the Benedictine Order. They create a farm or monastic estate. In 1432 a monastic reform takes place and it becomes more austere following the preachings of San Bernardo.

After the Desamortizaciones (state appropriation of church lands) in the beginning of the 19th century, in 1835 it finally passes into private hands, the Baron Carlos de Quessel. In 1964 is bought by the Bishopric of Vallalolid.

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Historical Data

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

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • winter (October 1 – March 31):
    • From Tuesday to Saturday: 10:15 AM - 1:45 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:45 PM
    • Sundays and holidays: depending on the schedule of the cults (Sundays: closed for worship from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m.)
    • Closed: Monday
    • Closed in the afternoon: Sundays and holidays
  • Summer (April 1 – September 30):
    • From Tuesday to Saturday: 10:15 AM - 1:45 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
    • Sundays and holidays: 10:15 AM - 1:45 PM (Sundays: closed for worship from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m.)
    • Closed: Monday
    • Closed in the afternoon: Sundays and holidays

Taxes

  • General 4 €
  • Reduced 3 €
(Wednesdays from 10:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. (except on public holidays, when opening hours are moved to Thursdays).)

Observations: Access is permitted up to 45 minutes before closing time, subject to worship. PHONE: 983 683 159

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Address and map location

  • Postal address Valbuena de Duero. Valladolid
  • Phones
    983 683 159
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Tourist information

  • Valbuena de Duero town hall

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  • Valbuena de Duero tourism office

    Address
    • Postal address Monasterio de Santa María de Valbuena. Valbuena de Duero. NaN. Valladolid
    • Email
    • Phones
      983 683 159
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  • San Bernardo tourism office

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  • Valladolid tourism office

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