Church of San Benito
Founded in 1104, this church occupies a privileged place in the history of Salamanca because one of the factions in which the city was divided during the low Middle Ages was named after it.
The present building dates from the 16th century, and was rebuilt at the behest of the archbishop Alfonso de Fonseca and the Maldonado family, whose coats-of-arms, together with those of the Acevedo y Ulloa family, can be seen in the sturdy buttresses of the church.
Inside, there is a nave covered by pointed vaults. There is also an interesting 16th-century Calvary attributed to Diego de Siloé. The most interesting sepulchres are those located next to the main altar of Don Arias Pérez Maldonado.
Historical Data
- Architecture
- Religious architecture
- Construction
- Church
- Predominant styles
- Gothic
- Historical Period
- Early modern period
When to visit it?
Opening hours
- Sundays and holidays: depending on the schedule of the cults
Taxes
FreeThis portal is not responsible for possible changes in the schedules and rates reflected
Get to know the surroundings
Address and map location
- Postal address Plaza de San Benito, s/n. Salamanca. NaN. Salamanca
Tourist information
Salamanca town hall
To know moreAddress and map location
- Postal address Plaza Mayor, 1. municipality of Salamanca . Salamanca
- Web
- Phones923 279 100
- Fax923 279 114
Salamanca tourism office
Address and map location
- Postal address P/ Mayor, 32. Salamanca. NaN. Salamanca
- Web
- Phones
- 902 302 002
- 923 218 342
- Fax923 263 409
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