Attraction

Monastery of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas

Explore Monastery of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas in Burgos, Spain. Highlights, tickets, opening hours, how to get there, nearby sights, and tips.

Founded in 1187 by Alfonso VIII, this royal monastery housed noble women and had extraordinary ecclesiastical and civil powers. The complex showcases Gothic, Romanesque and Mudejar architectural elements. Its museum displays medieval textiles and the royal pantheon contains tombs of several Castilian monarchs.

Category
Religious Site
Website Url
Official website
Latitude
42.3439
Longitude
-3.6969

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