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Monasterio de San Salvador, Palacios de Benaver

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Monasterio de San Salvador
Monasterio de San Salvador
Monasterio de San Salvador
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Overview

The Hospederia has been recently enlarged and renovated with 22 rooms (3 singles and 19 doubles) each with a private bathroom.


History

The origins of the monastery have been lost in the mists of legend. According to tradition, a group of Benedictine nuns settled in the monastery in 537 and remained until 834. At that time, all three hundred inhabitants were brutally martyrized by the Moors who destroyed the dwelling. After a miraculous apparition of a cross grew over the ruins of the original monastery, the institution was rebuilt in 968. This structure was also devastated by the Moors. During the 13th century, after the monastery was once again rebuilt, the Manrique family restored it and with the help of many donors, enlarged the facility.

The institution prospered between the 16th and 18th centuries. During the suppression of the religious orders (1835), the nuns continued to live in the complex although the majority of their possessions were confiscated. At the end of the 19th century, they founded a boarding school which operated until a few years ago.

Food & beverage

All meals can be included with the lodging.

Other facilities

Towels and linens are provided.

Facilities & information

Features & facilities

Accommodation within monastery

Summary

Full Board available

Facilities

Linen included

Towels included

Arrival information & directions

Address: Monasterio de San Salvador, Plaza del Monasterio, 1, Palacios de Benaver, Palacios de Benaver09132, Spain

By car: From Burgos go west on 120 towards León. After approximately 15 km there is a turnoff to Palacios de Benaver.

By train: Get off at Burgos and take the bus from Palacios de Benaver (5:30 pm). Taxis are also available. A bus returns to Burgos from Palacios de Benaver every day at 9:00 am (holidays excluded).

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