Santo Domingo de Silos

The Benedictine monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos stands at 1001 meters elevation in the Tabladillo valley, surrounded by limestone cliffs and forested hills.

The monastery experienced its golden age in the 11th century when monks in the scriptorium produced essential documents that contributed to the development of Spanish language.

The monastery library maintains a collection of 60,000 volumes, including medieval manuscripts, parchments, and ancient codices that document Spanish religious and linguistic evolution.

The Museum of Sounds of the World, situated in a 15th-century building, displays 80 musical instruments from different global traditions.

The Glosas Silenses, one of the earliest Spanish language writings produced at the monastery, now resides in the British Museum in London.

Location: Province of Burgos

Capital city: Santo Domingo de Silos

Elevation above the sea: 1,001 m

Part of: Mancomunidade «La Yecla», Triángulo del Arlanza, Way of the Cid, Ruta de la Lana, Ebro Way of St. James

Shares border with: Arauzo de Miel, Espinosa de Cervera, Ciruelos de Cervera, Santibáñez del Val, Contreras, Carazo, Mamolar

Website: http://santodomingodesilos.es

GPS coordinates: 41.96250,-3.41972

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48