Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana
Monasterio de Santo Toribio de Liébana
A Franciscan monastery housing one of the largest surviving fragments of the True Cross, a Catholic Holy Year pilgrimage site alongside Santiago de Compostela.
The monastery dates back to the Middle Ages. The fragment of the True Cross it houses is said to have been brought from Jerusalem by Saint Toribio.
In years when April 16 falls on a Sunday, a 'Liébana Holy Year' is held, and the Door of Forgiveness is opened. In the 8th century, the monk Beatus wrote his Commentary on the Apocalypse here.
Entry is free. The monastery is about 3 km from Potes and can be reached by car or on foot up the hill. There is a small viewpoint chapel nearby.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–13:00, 16:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Potes
- Church of Santa María de Lebeña
- Desfiladero de La Hermida
- Fuente Dé Cable Car
- Bulnes
- Cares Gorge Trail (Ruta del Cares)
- Naranjo de Bulnes (Picu Urriellu) Viewpoint
- Cabrales Cheese Cave