According to an ancient legend, the origins of this monastery date back to the early 9th century, when the inhabitants of the northern mountain ranges gradually began to migrate towards the plains of the central plateau. However, the earliest records of the monastery correspond to the start of the 11th century and the first donations; eventually the vast dominions would extend into the lands of Palencia, Valladolid, Burgos and Cantabria.

In 1169 King Alphonse VIII of Castile founded a community of Premostratense monks, who would embark on an ambitious building programme in the Romanesque style that was so popular at the time.

Renovation work started in 1978 and today it is a leading centre for restoration, promotion and research into our cultural heritage.

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Historical Data

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

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • From March 7 to June 29:
    • From Tuesday to Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Guided tours: 16.00 -17.00 - 18.00 - 19.00
    • Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Guided tours: 10.00 - 11.00 - 12.00 - 13.00 - 16.00 - 17.00 - 18.00 - 19.00
    • Closed: Monday
  • From December 10 to March 6:
    • Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Closed from 9 to 15 and from 19 to 21 January. CHRISTMAS: Closed days: 24, 25, 31 December Jan 1 and 6). Guided tours: 10.00,11.00, 12.00, 16.00,17.00, 18.00, 19.00
    • From Tuesday to Friday: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Closed from 9 to 15 and from 19 to 21 January.)
    • Closed: Monday
  • From September 11 to December 22:
    • From Tuesday to Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ALWAYS BOOK IN ADVANCE). Guided tours: 16.00,17.00,18.00,19.00
    • Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ALWAYS BOOK IN ADVANCE). Guided tours: 10.00, 11.00,12.00,13.00,16.00,17.00,18.00,19.00

Taxes

  • General 7 €
  • Reduced 4 €
  • Groups 6 €
(The guided tour will cost €7, the self-guided tour is €4.)

Observations: Consult cultural activities and routes through the Romanesque at www.alojamientosconhistoria.com // Children under 10 years old free. Discounts: Friends of the Museums Card, Friends of the Heritage Card and staying at the Brand "Posada Real" of the monastery: €3 // HOLY WEEK: Open

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    Address and map location

    • Postal address Ctra. Cervera s/n. Aguilar de Campoo. NaN. Palencia
    • Phones
      • 979 123 053
      • 616 994 651
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    Tourist information

    • Aguilar de Campoo town hall

      Address
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    • Aguilar de Campoo tourism office

      Address
      • Postal address Paseo Cascajera,10. Aguilar de Campoo. NaN. Palencia
      • Phones
        979 123 641
      • Fax
        979 125 710
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    • Palencia tourism office

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