Monasteries
Sense the centuries of history
Convent of the Úrsulas
It was founded in the XVI century by the Archbishop Alonso de Fonseca.
The church is of Gothic style with a nave covered with starry ribbed vaults and a polygonal apse.
Inside, important religious art works are kept, among them, the marble tomb, with shape of burial mound, of Don Alonso de Fonseca, which was cut by Diego de Siloe, are preserved in the interior.
The tomb of Archbishop’s butler, Mr Francisco Rivas, is located in the wall of the Gospel.
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Religious architecture
- Construction:
- Monastery / Convent
- Predominant styles:
- Gothic
- Historical Period:
- Middle Ages, Early modern period
Address
Calle de Úrsulas, 2. Salamanca. 37002 Salamanca.
Telephone: 923 219 877
More information
Tourist Office of Salamanca
P/ Mayor, 32. Salamanca. 37002 Salamanca.
Telephone: 902 302 002 / 923 218 342
Fax: 923 263 409
Email: informacion@turismodesalamanca.com
Website: http://www.salamanca.es
Opening hours
- Closed: monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday, sunday and holidays
Tickets
2 €Remarks: CLOSED FOR RESTAURATION
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