The church displays the various artistic styles through which it has passed since its construction began in the 12th century. The Latin cross plan and the head respond to the Romanesque style, with five beautiful apses and three covers. In the decoration motifs and in the distribution of its apses, a clear Cistercian influence is observed. The exterior doors are decorated with various motifs, both the Evangelists on the south door with the theme of "Agnus Dei" or mystic lamb, and human figures in general.

Inside are various altarpieces and sculptures of great value. Stresses a Virgin with Child, Romanesque carving, and above all, the Annunciation ensemble, made of polychrome stone, probably in the thirteenth century.

Historical Data

Architecture:
Religious architecture
Construction:
Church
Predominant styles:
Romanesque, Gothic
Historical Period:
Middle Ages

Address

Plaza de Santa María s/n. Benavente. 49600 Zamora.

Telephone: 980 630 080

More information

Tourist Office of Benavente

Address:

AYUNTAMIENTO VIEJO Plaza Mayor, s/n. Benavente. 49600 Zamora.

Telephone: 980 634 211

Email: turismo@benavente.es

Website: http://www.turismobenavente.es

Tourist Office Regional of Zamora

Address:

Avda. Principe de Asturias, 1. Zamora. 49012 Zamora.

Telephone: 980 531 845

Email: oficinadeturismodezamora@jcyl.es

Website: http://www.turismocastillayleon.com

Opening hours

  • Summer June, 1 – September, 30):
    • Tuesday to saturday: 10:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 20:00
    • Sunday: 10.00 – 14:00
    • Closed: monday
  • Winter October, 1 – March, 17):
    • Friday and Saturday: 10.00 – 13:00 and 17:00 – 19:00
    • Sunday: 10.00 – 13:00
    • Closed: monday to thursday
    • Closed in the afternoon: sunday
  • From March, 18 to April, 19:
    • Tuesday to saturday: 10:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 20:00
    • Sunday: 10:00 – 14:00
    • Closed: monday
  • From April, 19 to May, 31:
    • Friday and Saturday: 10:00 – 13:00 and 17:00 – 19:00
    • Sunday: 10:00 – 13:00

Tickets

Free

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