Church of the Abbey of Santa Maria de Burgohondo o Santa Maria de Fondo
Founded in 1178 by a bull of Pope Alejandro III, it has a 16th-century Mudejar coffering and a cross of the 17th century. The choir dates also from the 16th century. The monastery contains the graves of the abbots.
It used to belong to the military order of San Juan de Jerusalén. Abbey of the order of San Agustín, a jewel of Burgos Romanesque of the 12th century. The church stands next to the remains of a 16th-century cloister. The most important element is the fringe, full of delicate figures.
Historical Data
- Architecture
- Religious architecture
- Construction
- Church
- Predominant styles
- Romanesque
- Historical Period
- Middle Ages
When to visit it?
Observations: Consult the tourist office at 920283199
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Get to know the surroundings
Address and map location
- Postal address Pza. Abadía, s/n. Burgohondo. NaN. Ávila
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Tourist information
Burgohondo town hall
To know moreAddress
- Postal address municipality of Burgohondo . Ávila
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- Phones920 283 013
- Fax920 283 300
Burgohondo tourism office
Address
- Postal address C/ Esperanza 18. Burgohondo. NaN. Ávila
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- Phones
- 920 283 199
- 920 283 013 (Ayuntamiento)
- Fax920 283 300
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Address
- Postal address Centro de Recepción de Visitantes - Avda. de Madrid, 39, entrada por la c/ San Vicente. Ávila. NaN. Ávila
- Phones920 211 387
- Fax920 253 717
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