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Mozarabic splendour in León
The Monastery of San Miguel de La Escalada is a beautiful example of the Mozarabic style in the province of León. It was built by Cordoban monks in 913, and its cenobium has a sturdy Romanesque tower dating from the late 11th century.
The church belonging to the monastery has a basilical floor plan with three naves which are lined by horseshoe arches and covered with wooden ceilings. Particular highlights include the portico, formed by twelve horseshoe arches supported on columns with capitals.
Practical info
Construction: Monastery
Origin: 10th century
Artistic period: Mozarabic
Historic period: 10th century
Setting: Mansilla de las Mulas (located in the heart of the Way of Saint James in León), the Monastery of Santa María de Gradefes and the Monastery of Villaverde de Sandoval.
Location
Carretera Nacional 601 León-Mansilla de las Mulas
24166 San Miguel de Escalada, Gradefes (León)
info@aytogradefes.org
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Useful information
From Oct 01 to Mar 31
From 10:15 AM to 2:00 PM
From 3:00 PM to 5:55 PM
From Apr 01 to Sep 30
From 10:15 AM to 2:00 PM
From 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Closed: Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 2 May, 24, 25 and 31 December
Prices
Admission free
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