Santo Domingo de Silos

Santo Domingo de Silos is best known in Castile and León for its Benedictine monastery, the Abbey of Santo Domingo de Silos. Set in the valley of the Mataviejas River, the town lies on the southern side of the Sierra de la Demanda, in Burgos province. The abbey’s Romanesque cloister, largely carved in the 11th and 12th centuries, ranks among Spain’s defining medieval ensembles; its reliefs portray scenes from the Bible. The resident monastic community has also brought international attention to Gregorian chant. Silos is a calm base for exploring the wooded uplands and limestone country of northern Castile. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Santo Domingo de Silos and Castile and León.

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