Dates back to the 10th century. A primitive Visigoth foundation which was incorporated to Cluny by Alfonso VI from 1060 to 1075. It was founded during the reign of Alfonso III el Magno (866-910).

A church with three naves with a transept and three apses, separated by cruciform pillars without columns. The doorway is Romanesque. The oldest part, still preserved today is the gable end door and the rectangular turret. The capitals are reminiscent of Frómista and Silos.

Inhabited by the well known trapense monks from Palencia it is about 13 km from the city, very near to the confluence of the rivers Carrión and Pisuerga. Gregorian hymns are sung in sections of mass.

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Historical Data

Architecture
Religious architecture
Construction
Monastery / Convent
Predominant styles
Herrerian
Historical Period
Early modern period

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • Every day: 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Observations: The church and chapel of San Rafael can be visited. The monastery is closed. Hail prayer for the monks: 8:30 p.m. Masses: Sun: 11.00, L to S: 6.30. Tel. 979 77 07 01. La Trapa chocolate shop opening from 08:00 to 22:00.

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Address and map location

  • Postal address Monasterio de la Trapa, s/n. Dueñas. NaN. Palencia
  • Phones
    979 770 701
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Tourist information

  • Dueñas town hall

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    • Postal address C/ Abilio Calderón, s/n esquina con Avda. Quintanilla s/n. Dueñas. 34210. Palencia
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      979 780 798
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      979 780 810
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