You are here

The Monastery of San Jerónimo de Yuste

Castles & Country Houses, Gardens & Parks, Monuments & Sites
The Monastery of San Jerónimo de Yuste is a Hieronymite monastery founded in 1408-1414. It has become famous as the retreat of Emperor Charles V in 1556, and where he died in 1558.

It includes one gothic, one renaissance cloister, whereas the church was built in 1508-1525. 

The "Royal Chamber" was created by Gaspar de Vega in 1554-1555, on the basis of clear instructions from Charles V, and looks over the vegetable garden and a pond.

For visits and more detailed information, see website

 

 

Read more...

The Monastery of San Jerónimo de Yuste

Monasterio de Yuste
Carretera de Yuste
10430 Cuacos de Yuste Cáceres
Spain