The style is Mozarabic, built on a Visigoth church
Monastery of San Miguel de Escalada
It was founded in the late 9th century, under the rule of Alfonso III, by a group of Christian monks from Córdoba led by Abbot Alfonso. They settled on the remains of a Visigoth church dedicated to the Archangel St Michael.
In 1050 the foundations were renovated, and a door was opened, which is the present entry to the church. During the Desamortización (state appropriation of church lands), the remaining possessions of the monastery were expropriated. The excavations made in 1968 under the floor of the Romanesque chapel unearthed the foundations of the apse of the original Visigoth church.
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Religious architecture
- Construction:
- Monastery / Convent
- Predominant styles:
- Mozarab
- Historical Period:
- Middle Ages
Address
Ctra. A Mansilla. San Miguel de Escalada (Gradefes). 24166 León.
Telephone: 681 220 548
More information
Oficina de Turismo Regional of León
Pza. de Regla, 2. León. 24003 León.
Teléfono: 987 237 082
Fax: 987 273 391
Email: oficinadeturismodeleon@jcyl.es
Página Web: http://www.turismocastillayleon.com
Tourist Office of Gradefes
C/ San Bernardo, 62. Gradefes. 24160 León.
Telephone: 987 333 153
Email: info@aytogradefes.org
Website: http://www.aytogradefes.org
Opening hours
- Winter February, 22 – May, 1):
- Thursday to sunday: 10:30 – 14:30. Guided tours: en el teléfono 601633650 (precio 2 euros a mayores)
- Closed: monday, tuesday and wednesday
Tickets
- General: 3 €
- Groups: 2 €
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