Monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza, Hortigüela

Name: Monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza
Address: Hortigüela, Spain

#1 among attractions in Hortigüela

Monastery, Romanesque architecture

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San Pedro de Arlanza is a ruined Benedictine monastery in north central Spain. It is located in the valley of the river Arlanza in Hortigüela, Burgos. Founded in 912, it has been called the "cradle of Castile". It was abandoned in 1841 during the confiscations of Juan Álvarez Mendizábal's government, when ecclesiastical properties were roundly redistributed. ()

Local name: Monasterio de San Pedro de Arlanza Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 42°4'10"N, 3°25'29"W

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Hortigüela Spain

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Monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hermitage of Santa María de Lara, Torreón de Fernán González, Sad Hill Cemetery, ex-Colegiata de San Cosme y San Damián.

4.5 miNW
Monastery, Historical place
Hermitage of Santa María de Lara
116 min walk • Nestled in the serene landscapes of the Burgos province in Spain, the Hermitage of Santa María de Lara is a hidden gem that whispers tales of early medieval Spain. This ancient monastery, thought to be one of the oldest Christian temples in the country, is a testament...
4.9 miW
42°3'30"N • 3°31'11"W
Torreón de Fernán González, Covarrubias
126 min walk • Forts and castles
5.5 miS
Cemetery
Sad Hill Cemetery, Santo Domingo de Silos
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4.9 miW
Church
ex-Colegiata de San Cosme y San Damián, Covarrubias
125 min walk • The parish church of San Cosme and San Damián de Covarrubias is a Catholic temple located in the municipality of Covarrubias, in the province of Burgos that had the dignity of collegiate church, a term by which it is still known today.

Monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza, Hortigüela

Facts and practical information

Monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Hermitage of Santa María de Lara

Torreón de Fernán González, Covarrubias

Sad Hill Cemetery, Santo Domingo de Silos

ex-Colegiata de San Cosme y San Damián, Covarrubias