The Monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza, located in the municipality of Hortigüela, is one of the emblematic spiritual and political centers of the Spanish Middle Ages, known as the "Cradle of Castile".

It was founded in 912 by Gonzalo Fernández, father of the first independent count of Castile, Fernán González, as a hermitage in the neighboring caves of the Arlanza valley.

According to legend, in the area where the monastery is located, the hermit Saint Pelayo prophesied the great future of Count Fernán González, who in gratitude would turn the enclave into the most influential in the county, in fact it was his burial place until, after the Mendizábal confiscation, his remains were moved to the Collegiate Church of Covarrubias, where they rest in the main altar.

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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 second weekend of each month.)
    • Closed: Monday and Tuesday
  • winter (October 1 – April 30):
    • From Wednesday to Sunday: 10:15 AM - 4:45 PM (Closed the second weekend of each month.)
    • Closed: Monday and Tuesday

Taxes

Free

Observations: EXTRAORDINARY CLOSURE DAYS: January 1 and 6, December 24, 25, and 31. (In October, it is closed on the first weekend: the 3rd and 4th, instead of the second.) EXTRAORDINARY OPENING DAYS: October 12, November 2, and December 7. There are no guided tours. The tour may be temporarily suspended at any time due to ongoing works at the monument. Animals are not allowed (except guide dogs).

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    Address and map location

    • Postal address Hortigüela. NaN. Burgos
    • Phones
      689 596 064
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    Tourist information

    • Hortigüela town hall

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    • Burgos tourism office

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