Románico Zamora

Doña Urraca’s Gate

12th century

It is located within the first walled enclosure, which is considered the most important of the three the city of Zamora had at that time.

The “Puerta de Doña Urraca” (Gate of Doña Urraca), also called “Puerta de San Bartolomé” (Gate of St. Bartolomé), “Puerta de Zambrano” (Zambrano's Gate) during the 14th century and Queen's Gate or Doña Urraca's Gate during the 18th century, was the northern entrance to the walled city.

It is the best preserved of all gates, and it is so named because it was close to the palace where the queen Doña Urraca resided.

It has two different façades, and it is noteworthy the external façade. The entrance arched is flanked by two semicircular towers linked by a higher cornice.

In the church of San Antolín, there is a 16th-century painting, showing how it was the gate actually. Despite an impeccable maintenance, it is incomplete because there are some missing tops.

It was declared a National Heritage Monument.

ADDRESS

It is located between La Leña Square and San Bartolomé Street.

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

Free entrance.

GENERAL INTEREST SERVICES

Tourist offices: 

- Local tourist office: It is located at 5, Arias Gonzalo Square. Tel. +34 980 533 694

- Castilla y León tourist office: It is located at 1, Príncipe de Asturias Avenue. Tel. +34 980 531 845

- Provincial tourist office: It is located at Viriato Square. Tel. +34 980 534 047

Local police: Tel. +34 980 531 245

Civil Guard (police with responsibilities outside towns): Tel. +34 980 521 100

Emergency telephone numbers: 112

- Virgen de la Concha (Hospital): Tel. +34 980 548 212

Bus station: Tel. +34 980 521 281

Train station: Tel. +34 980 521 110

Taxi: Tel. +34 630 630 630 

Civil defence: Tel. +34 980 536 190