Dates
12 July to 7 September 2025
When?
Currently

Discover the historical and artistic heritage and spiritual richness of the Community of Castilla y León this summer, through its churches and hermitages. From July 12 to September 7, 2025, Castilla y León opens the doors to its history with a new edition of the Monument Opening Program, an initiative that allows free visits to 449 churches and temples throughout the Community.

Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims along the Camino de Santiago, explore the Duero Valleys, delve into the southern mountain ranges, or tour heritage cities. Twenty-two thematic or geographic programs provide access to and insight into these cultural and artistic resources of the Community of Castilla y León , which are not normally open to visitors or have very limited access.

Thanks to the collaboration and joint efforts of the dioceses and the Junta de Castilla y León, this program highlights religious heritage and offers visitors and pilgrims the unique opportunity to delve into Romanesque, Mudejar, Gothic, and Baroque art through themed routes that follow historic and traditional paths such as the Camino de Santiago, the Camino Mozarabic, and the Camino de Madrid.

This summer, be amazed by the beauty of small towns, the spiritual richness of their churches, and the hospitality of their people. Every visit is a unique experience.

The opening period is from July 12 to September 7, 2025, from Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. , except for the hours specified in each temple.

PROGRAMS

  1. Mudejar, south of the Duero (the church of Santa María la Real de Nieva (Segovia) will remain closed during the summer season)
  2. Southern Sierras
  3. Duero Valley
  4. Northern Romanesque
  5. Fields and Moors
  6. Valley of Silence and El Bierzo
  7. Arribes del Duero and Sayago
  8. Southern Romanesque
  9. Soria North
  10. World Heritage Cities
  11. Toro DOP
  12. The Land of Wine
  13. Aliste and La Raya
  14. Fuentesaúco and La Guareña
  15. Gothic and Renaissance
  16. Baroque
  17. Guadarrama Mountain Range and Ayllón mountain range
  18. Plateresque altarpieces in the East of Leon
  19. Romanesque Zamorano
  20. The French Way of Saint James
  21. Road to Madrid
  22. Mozarabic-Sanabrés Way

On Saturday, July 12, and for 50 days, 449 churches in 370 towns in Castilla y León will open their doors to the public to showcase our region's important heritage, always under safe conditions for visitors.

The Monument Opening Program for this summer 2025 is being carried out throughout the Community, in the 9 provinces and with 22 thematic proposals based on artistic styles, geographical areas or already consolidated tourist routes, enabling the visit of 41 monuments in the province of Avila, 54 in the province of Burgos, 68 in the province of Palencia, 60 in the province of Leon, 33 in the province of Salamanca, 58 in the province of Segovia, 35 in the province of Soria, 66 in the province of Valladolid and 34 in the province of Zamora.

A promotional brochure will be published in 2025, listing all the programs. It features a practical and easy-to-use design that includes information on open monuments and schedules. The aim is to promote, raise awareness of, and facilitate the enjoyment of our magnificent historical and artistic heritage. A print run of 15,000 copies will be made.

This material is available at regional tourist offices and at the tourist offices of localities with open monuments.

In addition, information on the Monument Opening Program, with the option to download the promotional brochure, is available on our tourism website : www.turismocastillayleon.com , and a specific promotion is being carried out through the Castilla y León Tourism social networks.