Situated in the province of Burgos, the River Arlanza encircles the ruins of the historic Monastery of San Pedro Arlanza, a superb example of Romanesque art. It was founded by Count Gonzalo Téllez and his wife Lambra, and dedicated to Saint Peter on 12th January in the year 912.

The double cloister and guest quarters were renovated in the 17th and 18th centuries, although it did not escape the devastating effects of the Ecclesiastical Confiscations of Mendizábal. The church has a characteristically Romanesque floor plan and the exterior reflects the influence of the Late Romanesque style.

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Historical Data

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

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • Summer (May 1 – September 30):
    • From Wednesday to Sunday: 10:15 AM - 1:45 PM and 4:15 PM - 7:15 PM (Closed the first weekend of every month; in June it is the weekend of Sunday, June 1st)
    • Closed: Monday and Tuesday
  • winter (October 1 – April 30):
    • From Wednesday to Sunday: 10:15 AM - 4:45 PM (Closed the first weekend of every month)
    • Closed: Monday and Tuesday
  • Easter (April 17 – April 20):
    • From Thursday to Sunday: 10:15 AM - 1:45 PM and 4:15 PM - 7:15 PM

Taxes

Free

Observations: Apertura extraordinaria: 13 de octubre y 8 de diciembre. Cierre extraordinario: 1 y 6 de enero, y 24, 25 y 31 de diciembre. No hay visita guiada. Prohibido el acceso de animales (salvo perro guía). El 29 de abril comenzaron las obras de acondicionamiento parcial del Monasterio de San Pedro de Arlanza como Casa del Parque Natural Sabinares del Arlanza-La Yecla. Dichas obras están promovidas por la Junta de Castilla y León y se prolongarán hasta julio de 2026. Para garantizar la seguridad de los visitantes ha sido necesario modificar el itinerario de las visitas turísticas. Por ello, se pide a todos los que se acerquen al monasterio en los próximos meses, que atiendan a las indicaciones del guía turístico y respeten las señales de precaución que se han dispuesto por todo el recinto.

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    Address and map location

    • Postal address Hortigüela. NaN. Burgos
    • Phones
      689 596 064
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    • Hortigüela town hall

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    • Burgos tourism office

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