Monastery of San Román de Entrepeñas, Romanesque monastery in Santibáñez de la Peña, Spain.
The monastery stands near a mountain ridge with a remaining tower visible from the surrounding Palencia province landscape.
Founded in 940 AD by Diego Muñoz and his wife Tegridia, the monastery developed into a center of regional power during the Middle Ages.
The monastery formed part of an ecclesiastical network of 33 localities within the Diocese of León, managing religious activities across the region.
The monastery remains are accessible through marked paths from Santibáñez de la Peña, with parking available near the site entrance.
In 995, the monastery experienced an attack by Almanzor's forces, marking a significant event recorded in medieval Spanish chronicles.
Location: Santibáñez de la Peña
Architectural style: Romanesque art
GPS coordinates: 42.81429,-4.73376
Latest update: May 15, 2025 15:17
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