Santo Domingo de Silos, Medieval monastery in Province of Burgos, Spain.
Description
Santo Domingo de Silos is a Benedictine monastery set in a valley surrounded by limestone cliffs and forested hills in the Province of Burgos. The complex includes a church, cloisters, and various buildings that developed over many centuries.
History
The monastery was founded in the 11th century and became a center for manuscript production, where monks created documents that shaped the development of the Spanish language. After its establishment, the site went through several periods of expansion and rebuilding.
Culture
The monastery library maintains a collection of 60,000 volumes, including medieval manuscripts, parchments, and ancient codices that document Spanish religious and linguistic evolution.
Practical
The museum housed within the complex displays a collection of musical instruments and materials that document various aspects of monastic life. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as the grounds are hilly and exploring takes several hours.
Did you know?
The Glosas Silenses, early handwritten notes on the Spanish language produced here, now reside in the British Museum in London. This document reveals the monastery's historical importance for the linguistic development of Europe.
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