Monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña
Monasterio de San Pedro de Cardeña
A Cid-related monastery about 10 km southeast of the city, where he entrusted his wife and daughters during his exile and where monks still make wine.
According to the Cantar de mio Cid, when El Cid was exiled he entrusted his wife Jimena and their two daughters to the Cardeña Monastery, and after his death he was first buried here too. The church contains the El Cid Chapel (his remains were later moved to the cathedral). It is now a Trappist monastery, where you can visit the cloister and church and buy the 'Valdevegón' wine made by the monks. Opening hours are limited, so check in advance. It is about a 15-minute drive.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–13:00, 16:00–18:00 (closed Mon; hours set by the monastery)
Nearby sights
- Cartuja de Miraflores
- Monastery of San Juan
- Museum of Human Evolution
- Puente de San Pablo
- Museum of Burgos
- Equestrian Statue of El Cid
- Casa del Cordón
- Paseo del Espolón