Monastery of Santa María de Palazuelos

The Monastery of Santa María de Palazuelos, located near the river Pisuerga, was built in the 13th century by Alonzo Tellez de Meneses. The monastery had an extensive history, starting as a Benedictine monastery in the 11th century, and passed through various phases until it stabilized in Palazuelos. San Andrés de Valbení was the origin of the monastery and was documented since 1063.

The monastery was involved in the border politics of both kingdoms, and Alonzo Tellez de Meneses was a key player during this time. The monastery was declared a historical-artistic monument belonging to the National Artistic Treasure by decree of June 3, 1931.

Urgent repairs were done in 1998-1999 due to a collapse of roof tiles and a pilar from the south nave. Important and extensive repairs were done by the company Cabero Edificaciones in 1998-1999. In 2012, a plan for the removal of debris, electrical installation, cleaning, and numbering of scattered stones started.

The rest of the monastery buildings, its furniture, and the art of the church are now part of the 'Disappeared Patrimony of the province of Valladolid'. The monastery is currently considered a cultural asset.

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