Románico Zamora

Church of San Miguel Arcángel

12th century

The church throughout history has undergone numerous changes in the old monastery of Santiago de Moreruela which is dated from the 9th century. Has been preserved from this time two frieze fragments embedded in the northern wall and other in the eastern headwall.

The present church dates from the 12th or 13th century and has basilica plan with a nave and 2 aisles separated by a pointed series of arches supported by square pillars and decorated with enigmatic figures and plant motifs. The head part has 3 rectangular chapels. The middle one is wider than the side chapels.

This church has many Romanesque features, ornamental pieces, and on the eastern wall is a walled-up rose window, similar to those of the churches of the capital. Imposts and ashlar appear with four-petal bands, entwined chain, helicoidal wheels, rosettes in stars and clipeus.

ADDRESS

To view the entire route from your position to the monument, you can click on the Google icon located on the lower left corner of the map.

OPENING HOURS AND VISITS

The access is free of charge but there are neither visiting hours nor guided tours. 

The temple can be visited only during mass celebrations.

GENERAL INTEREST SERVICES

Tourist office:

- Benavente: Located at 1, Mayor bajo Square. Tel. +34 980 63 42 11

Civil Guard (police with responsibilities outside towns):

- Benavente: Tel. +34 980 631 322

- Camarzana de Tera: Tel. +34 980 649 008 

- Castroverde de Campos: Tel. +34 980 588 110

- Tábara: Tel. +34 980 590 020 

- Villalpando: Tel. +34 980 660 019

- Manganeses de la Lampreana: Tel. +34 980 501 020

Emergency telephone numbers: 112

- Camarzana de Tera medical center: Tel. +34 980 64 90 38  

- Tábara medical center: Tel. +34 980 59 02 18  

- Villalpando medical center: Tel. +34 980 66 04 77 

- Benavente sur medical center: Tel. +34 980 63 03 29

- Benavente Norte medical center: Tel. +34 980 63 53 61

Bus station: 

Benavente: Tel. +34 980 632 711 

Train station: 

Benavente: Tel. +34 905 551 844

Taxis:

- Benavente: Tels. +34 980 637 171 / +34 980 649 059 / +34 696 669 470 / +34 609 204 373

Civil defence:

- Benavente: Tel. +34 980 637 475