Monastery of San Millán de Yuso

Absolutely amazingly beautiful place. The artwork and architecture is outstanding. I hiked here from Najero whilst on the Camino as a detour on the way to Santa Domingo thinking it would be about a 7km detour - it wasn't it was about a 20km detour! I may have taken a wrong turn though. But anyway, it was totally worth it. I had no idea what to expect but as luck would have it (which happened A LOT on the Camino) I arrived just as a group of Italian tourists was been given a guided tour (which i think you normally pay for), and I seamlessly blended in in my dirty pilgrim gear and back-pack. It is a massive place, steeped in history with many different areas to the complex, and each area has the most amazing artwork in, both on the walls and hanging paintings. One of the rooms was just beautiful with the whole ceiling painted and rows of pictures. Also got my sello in the gift shop and a free monastery biro! Definitely go if you are anywhere near here as it is not to be missed.

Wonderful tour of the Monastery and amazing history at the birthplace of Castillan Spanish language.

Magnificent from the outside and divine within.

This is perhaps one of the most important places in the region, not only in its grace, beauty and art but for its importance in the history of the Spanish (castellano) language.

It is simply breathtaking.

Well worth a visit. Lovely setting and beautiful architecture. Yuso you access by car, Suso (the older one) is a 20 minute walk from Yuso (not accessible by car).

Lovely historic monastery where Spanish Castilian language has its earliest roots.
Calm and beautiful town in the middle of La Rioja, wine country of Spain.

Very historic place. Excellent guide with tickets and schooled in Recollect history.

Amazing, breath taking... You travel to the past and can imagine the monks 125 years ago...

UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can buy your tickets directly from the ticket office for a one hour Spanish guided tour. Regular cost is EUR 7 but peregrinos get a discounted rate of EUR 4 after showing credencials. Larger than the Suso monastery, it houses a chest bearing the relics of San Millán and the chest holding the relics of his teacher San Felices, as well as the library which includes the Glosas Emilianenses, where the first phrases in the Spanish and Basque language were written.

Wonderful monastery and lovely guide.

Beautiful monastery, place of the first Spanish and Basque written words. Can only be visited in groups with a guide, but no previous reservation is necessary (at least not for Spanish guides, if you need another language, you may need to reserve).

In my opinion the hotel conveys a Peacefull and relaxing vibe. Rooms are Large and Elegant from other time yet well kept and charming. Nice and warm service to make one comfortable.

It's an amazing place for learning about key aspects of the history of the Spanish language.

A stunning, historical building that is well worth a visit.

It is a lovely monastery and its a great plan for day trips. Loved all the history and the tour guide was great.

The guided tour of the old monastery is time well spent

I have come to this place many times. I keep learning about it and loving it. My strongest recommendation

Autumn is a great time to visit, the color and legends are delightful.

A must see in La Rioja. Lost of history in beautiful surroundings.

Beautiful ceilings! Worth lots of money I think .

Fascinating place. The birthplace of the Castilian language