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Church of Santa María la Nueva
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Church of Romanesque origin linked to the Trout Riot of 1158, a popular revolt in which the church was set on fire and later rebuilt. It is an example of how Zamora's Romanesque coexists with later alterations. It is in the old town, near the cathedral.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Church of Santa María la Nueva: 2 missions
- Remember the Trout Riot in front of the churchStand in front of the façade and go over the story of the 1158 riot and the burning of the church; look for which parts are Romanesque and which were rebuilt.
- Stroll through the streets around Santa María la NuevaWalk the streets near the church and notice the details of the stone buildings in the area.
Near Church of Santa María la Nueva
Ethnographic Museum of Castile and León79 m awayStatue of Viriato116 m awayParador de Zamora (Palace of the Counts of Alba and Aliste)176 m awayPlaza Mayor of Zamora215 m awayChurch of San Cipriano231 m awayChurch of La Magdalena243 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Church of Santa María la Nueva?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Church of Santa María la Nueva?
Remember the Trout Riot in front of the church and Stroll through the streets around Santa María la Nueva.
What is there to see near Church of Santa María la Nueva?
Ethnographic Museum of Castile and León (79 m), Statue of Viriato (116 m) and Parador de Zamora (Palace of the Counts of Alba and Aliste) (176 m).
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