Covarrubias is an important small town about twenty minutes outside Lerma, and on the road to the Monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza. It was a hot day, and after visiting the monastery it was time for a coffee stop!
A little walk in Covarrubias
We just wanted to remind ourselves of the narrow streets, butterwalks, black beams on the houses, and the rubbish bins which look like little houses! It was a very quiet day and I am not going to repeat the history of the town1 which I covered when we visited two years ago.
Collegiate Church of San Cosme & San Damian in Covarrubias
The church dates from 1474 and this time it was open. It apparently stands on the site of an 10th century building established by Count Garcia Fernandez for his daughter, Urraca, who then entered the convent and eventually became the Abbess.2
Above: High altar, naves in the church, one of many tombs in the church
Princess Cristina of Norway (1234-62) was married to Prince Felipe, son of Ferdinand III, in 1258. She has a statue in the park outside the church.
Museum
A small museum attached to the church has some beautiful pieces, and intricately embroidered church vestments.
Covarrubias is a most attractive small town, close to Lerma, and in the valley of the Arlanza river. It is, like all Spanish towns, spotlessly clean, and could almost be used as a film set without any alteration. The church and museum are interesting – what more can one want?
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