Monasterio de San Jerónimo de Yuste, Cuacos De Yuste

História

The fame of the monastery can be traced to the fact that Carlo V, Holy Roman Emperor lived on the monastery grounds for nearly two years after he abdicated the throne in 1556. Although he died in the monastery in 1558, his remains were later moved to the Escorial in Madrid. Among the most interesting features of the monastery are the apartments built by the king and the place where he spent the final years of his life. The rooms were designed so that the king, ill with gout, could remain seated while attending mass or enjoying the view of the nearby pond. The original furnishings have been preserved. Opera lovers will be intrigued by the fact that the king's residence was the setting of the first scene of Don Carlos by Giuseppe Verdi.

Alimentos e bebidas

All meals are included with the lodging.

Terrenos e jardins

The monastery is on the outskirts of Cuacos de Yuste, an old village in the wooded valley of La Vera. Its houses are characterized by red peppers which flank the doorways; the peppers are hung to dry before being used to make paprika. Every September 30th, a festival is held to honour San Jerónimo.

Outras instalações

Towels and linens are supplied.