Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas, Burgos

Name: Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas
Address: C. Bernardino Obregón, 3-5, Burgos, 09001, Spain
Telephone: +34 947 20 16 30

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Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas

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Facts and practical information

The Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas is a monastery of Cistercian nuns located approximately 1.5 km west of the city of Burgos in Spain. The word huelgas, which usually refers to "labour strikes" in modern Spanish, refers in this case to land which had been left fallow. Historically, the monastery has been the site of many weddings of royal families, both foreign and Spanish, including that of Edward I of England to Eleanor of Castile in 1254, for example. The defensive tower of the Abbey is also the birthplace of King Peter of Castile. ()

Local name: Monasterio de las Huelgas Coordinates: 42°20'11"N, 3°43'13"W

Address

C. Bernardino Obregón, 3-5Burgos 09001 Spain

Contact

+34 947 20 16 30

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas open?

Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas?

Nearby attractions include Museo de Telas Medievales de Burgos, Burgos (1 min walk), University of Burgos, Burgos (14 min walk), Santa Gadea, Burgos (19 min walk), Iglesia del Carmen, Burgos (20 min walk).

How to get to Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas:

Bus

Monasterio las Huelgas • Lines: L05, L07, L22 (2 min walk)
Avda. Huelgas – R Leonor • Lines: L05, L07, L22 (5 min walk)