The Romanesque monastery belonging to the XII century was built at the initiative of two monks, San Froilan and San Atilano, who later would be named bishops of Leon and Zamora respectively. The foundation took place in the late IX century, after the victory of Alfonso III the Great in the battle of Polvoraria. The monastery soon reached a remarkable splendor.

Chronicles show that it was formed by a double community of over six hundred religious among monks and nuns. The cause for which it disappeared is unknown, since after about a century of existence there is no longer proof of its functioning. It is assumed that it could have been destroyed by Almanzor in one of his ghazws, and that it was not rebuilt. During its brief heyday, the monastery of Tabara became famous for the books that were copied and illuminated in its scriptorium. It is to be emphasized the called Beato de Tabara, of the National Historical Archive, and the Beato de Gerona, of the Cathedral of Gerona.

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Historical Data

Architecture
Religious architecture
Construction
Church
Predominant styles
Romanesque
Historical Period
Middle Ages

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • From April 1 to June 19:
    • From Tuesday to Friday: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Saturdays: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Closed: Monday and Sundays
  • From July 10 to August 31:
    • From Monday to Friday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Saturdays: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Sundays: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • From September 1 to September 30:
    • From Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Saturdays: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • From October 1 to March 31:
    • From Tuesday to Friday: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Saturdays: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Closed: Monday and Sundays
  • From June 20 to July 9:
    • Friday: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Saturdays and Sundays: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Closed: From Monday to Thursday
    • Closed in the morning: Friday
    • Closed in the afternoon: Saturdays and Sundays

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Free

Observations: Holidays and long weekends consult. Interpretation Center of the Blessed (Raquel): 603 567 153. Tel. City Hall: 980 59 00 15. Holy Week consult

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    • Postal address Tábara. NaN. Zamora
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      980 590 015
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