The hermit monk San Genadio, who later became Bishop of Astorga, founded this monastery, built between 909 and 916. The church is of a later date. It was consecrated in 1105.

In 1968 the reconstruction of the temple began and the foundations of the monastery, occupying a wide area, were unearthed in 1985.

The building, admirably well-preserved despite its age, from the outside offers a harmonious image with well-proportioned sections.

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Historical Data

Architecture
Religious architecture
Construction
Church
Predominant styles
Mozarab
Historical Period
Middle Ages

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • From October 1 to March 31:
    • From Wednesday to Saturday: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Tuesday: before and after the last weekend of the month.)
    • Sundays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Closed: Monday and Tuesday
    • Closed in the afternoon: Sundays
  • From April 1 to September 30:
    • From Wednesday to Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Closed: last weekend of the month.)
    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sundays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Closed: Monday and Tuesday
    • Closed in the afternoon: Sundays

Taxes

Free

Observations: Cerrado los días: 15,16,22,23 y 29 diciembre. 5,12,19,26 y 27 enero.

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    • Postal address Peñalba de Santiago (Ponferrada). NaN. León
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