Monasterio de San Jerónimo de Yuste
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Monasterio de San Jerónimo de Yuste - by Alonso de Mendoza (CC BY-SA 4.0) #2





Description
The Monastery of San Jerónimo de Yuste was founded by the Hieronymite Order of monks in 1402 and includes a palace house where Charles V retired in 1556 with part of his entourage after his abdication as King of Spain. The complex was destroyed by Napoleon troops during the Peninsular War and restored during the 1950's; nowadays it is inhabited by monks of the Pauline Order. The convent consists of a church and 2 cloisters: one dating from the 15th century and designed in Gothic style and the other belonging the 16th century with a Renaissance architecture.
Access & Transport
The monastery is in the northeast of Cáceres province, about 40km from Plasencia (EX-203 until Cucos de Yuste and then EX-391 for the last 2kms). Cáceres is 115km to the southwest and Madrid 220km to the east.
Instructions & Recommendations
There are scheduled guided tours in Spanish. Alternatively, audio-guides are available (5 €)
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral. Part of the region's architectural and cultural heritage and brings some economic influx to the nearby villages
Conclusion
Undoubtedly one of the cultural highlights of Cáceres province but, considering the remote location, this really only works for road-trippers or those electing to explore that part of Castilla y Leon in depth.
Key positive
Beautiful gardens and Renaissance cloister
Interesting historical background
Key negative
Not many other attractions nearby
Suitability
Accessible for wheelchair users (ramps)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h 30m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 19:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 19:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 19:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 19:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 19:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 19:00
Start of Season 2:Oct, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00