The monastery was founded by Juan I in 1390. The church consists of three large naves covered by a starred rib vault of carved stone.

The present church was started in 1499 by the architect Juan de Arandia and the project was by Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón, and construction took place between 1569 and 1572. The monastery was not built until the late 16th century. The church is separated by a Plateresque iron grid.

It has a long monastery facade emulates the El Escorial architectural canon and most of its works of art are kept in the Museo Nacional de Escultura.

Historical Data

Architecture:
Religious architecture
Construction:
Church
Predominant styles:
Gothic, Renaissance
Historical Period:
Early modern period

Address

San Benito s/n. Valladolid. 47003 Valladolid.

Telephone: 983 330 169

More information

Oficina de Turismo of Valladolid

Address:

Pabellón de Cristal. Acera de Recoletos, s/n. Valladolid. 47004 Valladolid.

Teléfono: 983 219 310

Fax: 983 217 860

Email: informacion@valladolidturismo.com

Email: informacion@valladolidturismo.com

Página Web: http://www.info.valladolid.es

Tourist Office of Valladolid

Address:

C/ San Benito, 1. Valladolid. 47003 Valladolid.

Telephone: 983 426 196

Email: sanbenito@valladolidturismo.com

Opening hours

  • Every day: depending on worship service

Tickets

Free

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