Tours are given at set times. It was only in Spanish so almost all of the detail was lost on me. Apparently 80% of visitors are Spanish. Pictures could only be taken outside. The guide gave his talk in an area and you were given adequate time to examine the area further. Some of the ceiling work was reminiscent of the Sistine Chapel. I liked in particular the Choir Book Room, used by 16th century choirs. In the Embroidery Museum, some of the vestments were jewel-encrusted. The blend of architectural styles over the centuries is striking, including the Mudejar cloister. The trip naturally ended in the gift shop. The first meeting of Queen Isabella and Christopher Columbus was held in the monastery. The first North American natives to reach European soil were baptized here.See more..
4.0Monasterio de San Jeronimo de Yuste(722 reviews) - Tranquil setting for a lovely historic morning visit. Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Easy to find and worth a visit. Inexpensive to look around (€7 for an adult and €4 for over 65s with ID) we opted for the Tablet guided tour (one between two was sufficient) at an additional €3 with deposit of an ID. No photography in The Monisterio itself only outside spaces. Although restored, it still has a very authentic feel and we learnt a lot about this important abdication and subsequent retreat. Good shop and toilets but no cafe. Definitely worth a visit. Drive onto the impressive Gargantuan del Ollo for great photo opportunities or even a dip in the ice cold river.See more..
