Convento de San Esteban Attractions & Landmark

From Renaissance to Gothic
1 Plaza del Concilio de Trento
Salamanca,
37001
Spain
Phone No. +34 923 215 000

Transport Options:
Train Available: Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9

Overview

Its plateresque façade is simply magnificent, resembling a richly decorated altar piece. The most outstanding of its stone-carved reliefs features the image of San Esteban himself by Ceroni. Through the Renaissance-style gateway you come to the Gothic-style royal cloisters and inside the church you'll find a splendid baroque altar piece by José de Churriguera. Famous characters from history have spent time here, including Domingo de Soto, Francisco de Vitoria and Christopher Columbus. Mass: Su 9a, 11a, noon, 1p, & 8p.

Fantasticby Yahoo | 2007-09-26 15:31:54 |

majestic, amazing and worth taking time to sit and enjoy the beautiful peace and serenity of the place. Be taken aback by its beautiful stone clositer, magnificent stairs and choir stalls. Only pity is it is not resounding with the sound of chant emanating from the now empty stalls.