Santo Domingo de Silos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Santo Domingo de Silos
Municipality and town
Church in Santo Domingo de Silos
Coat of arms
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile and León
Province	Burgos
Comarca	La Demanda
Area
• Total	78.91 km2 (30.47 sq mi)
Elevation	1,007 m (3,304 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	279
• Density	3.536/km2 (9.157/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	09610
Website	http://www.santodomingodesilos.es/

Santo Domingo de Silos is a small town and municipality in Spain. It is located in the province of Burgos, which is part of the Castile and León region. In 2018, about 279 people lived there.

The whole village is protected as a conjunto histórico, which means it is a special historical site. This helps keep its old buildings and charm safe. The municipality includes a few smaller villages like Hinojar de Cervera, Hortezuelos, and Peñacoba, along with Santo Domingo de Silos itself.

What can you see in Santo Domingo de Silos?

Santo Domingo de Silos has some interesting places to visit. It is known for its history and a famous movie location.

The Ancient Abbey of Santo Domingo de Silos

One of the most important places here is the Abbey of Santo Domingo de Silos. This is a very old monastery that was built between the 7th and 18th centuries. Monasteries are places where monks live and pray. The abbey is famous for its beautiful cloisters, which are covered walkways around an open courtyard. It is a peaceful and historic place.

Sad Hill Cemetery: A Movie Location

Another unique spot is the Sad Hill Cemetery. This is not a real cemetery, but a movie set that was rebuilt! It was used in the famous 1966 Western film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Fans of the movie can visit this special place and imagine scenes from the film.

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In Spanish: Santo Domingo de Silos (España) para niños