Monastery of San Millán de Suso

The Monastery of San Millán de Suso stands on a hillside with caves that were used by hermits before the construction of stone buildings.

Founded in the 6th century around the tomb of Saint Millán, the monastery developed from a collection of caves into an organized religious community.

The monastery preserves the first written records of Spanish and Basque languages through the Glosas Emilianenses, Latin scripture annotations from medieval times.

The monastery requires advance reservations for guided tours, which are conducted in small groups to protect the delicate medieval structures.

The monastery contains carved stone tombs of the first abbots, featuring inscriptions that document the early leadership of this religious institution.

Location: San Millán de la Cogolla

Architectural style: Visigothic architecture

Part of: Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla, Suso Monastery and Archaeological Sites

GPS coordinates: 42.32939,-2.87269

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:31