Monasteries
Sense the centuries of history
Monastery of Santa Clara Gordillas
It was founded in 1313 by Sancho Sánchez de Velasco and his wife, Sancha García de Carrillo. Apart from the monastic rooms, it also has an abbatial church with one single nave divided in three parts, with a rectangular end room. Built during the 15th century, it is of late Gothic style.
Several architectural styles can be appreciated in the monastery: Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. The Capilla de la Concepción is to be noted, with its vestry; the mausoleum of Don Iñigo Fernández de Velasco and his wife, Dª Mª Tovar; the choir with its masonry work (16th century).
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Religious architecture
- Construction:
- Monastery / Convent
- Predominant styles:
- Gothic
- Historical Period:
- Middle Ages
Address
Santa Clara, 8. Medina de Pomar. 09500 Burgos.
Telephone: 947 191 606
More information
Oficina de Turismo Regional of Burgos
Tourist Office of Medina de Pomar
Plaza Mayor, 1. Medina de Pomar. 09500 Burgos.
Telephone: 947 147 042 / 947 190 746
Fax: 947 147 042
Email: patrimonio@medinadepomar.org
