Church of Santa Maria. Interpretation Center of the Blessed
The Romanesque monastery belonging to the XII century was built at the initiative of two monks, San Froilan and San Atilano, who later would be named bishops of Leon and Zamora respectively. The foundation took place in the late IX century, after the victory of Alfonso III the Great in the battle of Polvoraria. The monastery soon reached a remarkable splendor.
Chronicles show that it was formed by a double community of over six hundred religious among monks and nuns. The cause for which it disappeared is unknown, since after about a century of existence there is no longer proof of its functioning. It is assumed that it could have been destroyed by Almanzor in one of his ghazws, and that it was not rebuilt. During its brief heyday, the monastery of Tabara became famous for the books that were copied and illuminated in its scriptorium. It is to be emphasized the called Beato de Tabara, of the National Historical Archive, and the Beato de Gerona, of the Cathedral of Gerona.
Historical Data
- Architecture
- Religious architecture
- Construction
- Church
- Predominant styles
- Romanesque
- Historical Period
- Middle Ages
When to visit it?
Opening hours
- From June 1 to June 19:
- From Tuesday to Friday: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Saturdays: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Closed: Monday and Sundays
- From July 10 to August 31:
- From Monday to Friday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Saturdays: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Sundays: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- From September 1 to May 31:
- From Tuesday to Friday: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Saturdays: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Easter (April 17 – April 20):
- From Thursday to Sunday: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Closed: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- From June 20 to July 9:
- Friday: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Saturdays and Sundays: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Closed: From Monday to Thursday
- Closed in the morning: Friday
- Closed in the afternoon: Saturdays and Sundays
Taxes
FreeObservations: Holidays and long weekends please consult. Interpretation Centre of the Blessed: 603 567 153. Town Hall telephone: 980 59 00 15. Easter please consult.
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Get to know the surroundings
Address and map location
- Postal address Tábara. NaN. Zamora
- Phones980 590 015
Tourist information
Zamora tourism office
Address
- Postal address Avda. Principe de Asturias, 1. Zamora. NaN. Zamora
- Web
- Phones980 531 845
To know moreTábara town hall
Address
- Postal address municipality of Tábara . Zamora
- Web
- Phones980 590 138
- Fax980 590 015
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