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La Clerecía
La Clerecía is the former Royal College of the Holy Spirit of the Society of Jesus, a Baroque complex built between 1617 and 1754 in the centre of Salamanca. The church has a monumental three-tier façade, with Corinthian half-columns, coats of arms of Spain and a niche with the image of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Inside, with a single nave with chapels between buttresses, the high altarpiece by Juan Fernández (1673) with Solomonic columns and sculptures by Juan Rodríguez stands out, as does the sacristy, with a barrel vault decorated with paintings and a niche altarpiece with play of mirrors. The Patio de los Estudios, the work of Andrés García de Quiñones, preserves 28 canvases by Sebastiano Conca recounting the life of Saint Ignatius. The building is the seat of the Pontifical University of Salamanca, and its church is the home of several penitential brotherhoods of Salamanca's Holy Week.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at La Clerecía: 3 missions
- Explore the cloister of La ClerecíaExplore the cloister, which is distinct from the college and the church.
- Admire the 28 canvases recounting the life of Saint IgnatiusAdmire the 28 canvases recounting the life of Saint Ignatius, on the main floor of the cloister.
- Look at the monumental three-tier façadeLook at the monumental three-tier façade of La Clerecía.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit La Clerecía?
From €4 per person. Check the day's price on the official website before you go.
How much time do you need for La Clerecía?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
Source: torresdelaclerecia.com