Abbey of San Quirce, in Los Ausines
Ubicación:
On a private estate in the countryside, halfway between Los Ausines and Cubillo del Campo Los Ausines
Founded by count Fernán González and consecrated in 1147. Main door with frieze with metopes between the elaborate pentice modillions. Also remarkable are the apse cover and the north portal.
Of only one nave with a semi-spherical dome on supports under the 17th century tower. It keeps some capitals and a blind arcade in the apse. Here lie the remains of the Governors of Lara Castle.
Source: Castilla y León Official Portal of Tourism.
Visit: the abbey is a building of private ownership declared of Cultural Interest, the visit options are very limited. Before going check options at the Tourist Office of Castilla y León in Burgos.
ALC: 23.10.18