With your ticket to the Monastery of Yuste, you'll discover why Emperor Charles V chose the north of Cáceres to spend his final days. Unmissable for history buffs!
Why Visit the Monastery of Yuste?
In 1556, Emperor Charles V decided to abdicate in Brussels. The Holy Roman Empire would go to his brother Ferdinand, while the inheritance of the Hispanic kingdoms would fall to his son, the new king Philip II. After this historical event of renunciation of the throne, the most powerful man in Europe in the 16th century decided to retire to a quiet place, away from political intrigues. For this, he chose a small Hieronymite monastery located in La Vera, a quiet region in the north of Extremadura.
With this ticket to the Monastery of San Jerónimo de Yuste, you can explore at your own pace, where Charles V spent the last two years of his life. The emperor's legacy is still very present in the Royal Room, most notably in the black curtains that the monarch ordered to be placed out of respect for mourning the death of his wife, Isabella of Portugal.
The Gothic and Renaissance cloisters of the monastery are also worth a visit. The former dates from the 15th century, while the latter has an outstanding collection of decorative elements. The emperor used both of these spaces to walk and meditate, remembering all the successes and failures of his long reign.
In addition, you can visit the gardens of the monastery of Yuste. There you will find a small pond where Charles V himself used to fish. Don't miss the monastery church either, where the emperor ordered a rehearsal of his own burial to see firsthand how his funeral would be before he died.
Opening Times
The Monastery of Yuste has the following opening times depending on the season:
Winter schedule (October to March)
- Tuesday to Sunday: open from 10 am to 6 pm
- Free admission: Wednesday and Sunday from 3 pm to 6 pm
Summer schedule (April to September)
- Tuesday to Sunday: open from 10 am to 7 pm
- Free admission: Wednesday and Sunday from 3 pm to 7 pm
Please note that the final admission and the closure of the ticket booth is 1 hour before the monument closes.
Types of Tickets
When making your reservation, you can opt for one of the following types of tickets:
- Basic fare: this option applies to adults who don't qualify for any kind of discount.
- Reduced fare: this ticket applies to children from 5 to 16 years old, people over 65 years old and students up to 25 years old. For this, the corresponding supporting documentation must be presented.
- Free admission: valid for the unemployed, people with disabilities, members of large families and children under 5. In all these cases, it is also required to present the corresponding documentation.
Please note that these rates are higher than the box office prices, as they include processing fees between 2.23EUR and 3.23EUR per person, which guarantee you a spot and avoid the need to wait in line.
