Monastery of Sancti Spíritus
14th century building from 1307, next to Jewish cemetery. Founded by Doña Teresa Gil. Highlights: Floor paved with tiles, 14th century panelling, church armour, chapel vault, Baroque main altarpiece, 16th century cloister.
The church choir has three tombs. Contains the tombs of several Queens, the one belonging to Doña Beatriz de Portugal is supported by ten lion heads made in alabaster. The Moorish roof of the church contains a series of painted murals in Gothic style. Contains local museum of Arte Sacro.
The mortal remains of the Toresan conductor, Jesús López Cobos, who died in 2018, rest in this monastery.
Historical Data
- Architecture
- Religious architecture
- Construction
- Monastery / Convent
- Predominant styles
- Mudejar
- Historical Period
- Middle Ages
When to visit it?
Opening hours
- From December 10 to March 29:
- Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays
- From March 30 to December 9:
- From Tuesday to Sunday: Guided tours: 10:30,11:30,12:30,16:30,17:30
Taxes
- General 6 €
- Groups 4 €
Observations: Reduced entry: Groups of more than 10 people: 4 euros. Groups confirm the visit. Tel. 980 690304 or 722 772368. Check opening of long weekends and holidays. * There is a 6eur voucher to visit the 5 churches (Collegiate Church, S. Salvador de los Caballeros, S. Sebastián, Sto. Sepulcro, S. Lorenzo, el Real) or 10eur (Collegiate Church + 5 churches + Sancti Spíritus Monastery). This can be purchased in any of the churches, Collegiate Church or Monastery. If the voucher is purchased, there is no discount for groups or retirees.
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Get to know the surroundings
Address and map location
- Postal address Canto, 27. Toro. NaN. Zamora
- Phones650 441 143
Tourist information
Toro town hall
To know moreAddress
- Postal address municipality of Toro . Zamora
- Web
- Phones980.10.81.01
- Fax980.10.81.015
Toro tourism office
Zamora tourism office
Address
- Postal address Avda. Principe de Asturias, 1. Zamora. NaN. Zamora
- Web
- Phones980 531 845
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