It is about 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi) west of Carrión de los Condes in the Province of Palencia.

The poem tells the story of Diego Martínez de Villamayor, who aspired to be a saint, and King Alfonso VIII of Castile.

It contrasts the religious and secular goals and ideals, and shows their intimate relationship.

[3] The house was occupied by Canons Regular living in community under the Augustinian Rule.

The convent was sold in 1843 and was almost completely demolished, despite efforts by Valentín Carderera and the Central Commission of Monuments to save it.