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Outstanding monument of the Lebaniego Way

Monastery ofSanto Toribio de Liébana

Spirituality, history and the Lignum Crucis, one of the great relics of Christianity.

Liébana (Cantabria)

  • Type of placeMonastery, sanctuary and place of pilgrimage
  • Visiting hoursCheck official hours before your visit
  • AccessBy car or on foot from Potes along the Camino Lebaniego
  • Audio guideSoon
  • Relationship with the routeFinish line of the Lebaniego Way and place of veneration of the Lignum Crucis

Map of the Monastery on the Lebaniego Road

The monastery, its hostel and the road from Potes.

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History of the monastery

Saint Toribio

The Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana is one of the great sanctuaries in northern Spain and the spiritual goal of the Camino Lebaniego. It guards the Lignum Crucis, considered the largest preserved fragment of the Cross of Christ.

What to see

  • The Lignum Crucis, the most venerated relic of the monastery.
  • The monastery church.
  • The cloister
  • The Lignum Crucis chapel.
  • The natural environment of Liébana.

Tips for pilgrims

  • Stamp your Camino Lebaniego credential here.
  • Spend time praying and contemplating the relic.
  • Respect visiting hours and times of worship.
  • On busy days it is advisable to get up early.

Practical information about the visit

  • AddressSanto Toribio de Liébana, Camaleño (Cantabria)
  • SchedulesCheck the official schedules
  • RatesSoon
  • ServicesSoon
  • AccessibilitySoon

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Notices and news

closed bridge

3.2 km. Signposted detour.

Reported by 1 pilgrim · 2 days ago
Complete hostel

Cobreces. Full tonight.

Reported by 5 pilgrims · 2 days ago
dry fountain

At km 12. No water.

Reported by 3 pilgrims · 2 days ago

Audio guide: Santo Toribio Monastery

Tour of the monastery and the Lignum CrucisSpanish · English · French
Soon

The audio guide will be available soon.

Photo gallery

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KJ , the pilgrim reporter

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