Church of San Juan Bautista, Zamora

Name: Church of San Juan Bautista
Address: Plaza Mayor, 0, Zamora, 49004, Spain
Telephone: +34 980 53 15 21

#8 among attractions in Zamora

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The church of San Juan Bautista is a Romanesque church located in Zamora, Castilla y León. It is located on one side of the Plaza Mayor. The name San Juan is due to San Juan Bautista and the Puerta Nueva was a doorway when the neighbouring wall passed close to the square. It dates from the middle of the 12th century. In 1961 it was approved as a Historic Monument. In one of its corners, already on the outside, you can find a modern statue dedicated to the Merlú, a work that was erected in 1996 by the sculptor Antonio Pedrero Yéboles from Zamora.

Architectural style: Romanesque artCoordinates: 41°30'12"N, 5°44'49"W

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Plaza Mayor, 0Zamora 49004 Spain

Contact

+34 980 53 15 21

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Church of San Juan Bautista – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zamora Cathedral, Castillo de Zamora, Church of María Magdalena, Gate of Doña Urraca.

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Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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Which popular attractions are close to Church of San Juan Bautista?

Nearby attractions include Plaza Mayor, Zamora (1 min walk), Teatro Ramos Carrión, Zamora (2 min walk), Museo Etnográfico de Castilla y León, Zamora (2 min walk), Palacio de Los Momos, Zamora (3 min walk).

How to get to Church of San Juan Bautista by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of San Juan Bautista:

Bus

Plaza de Sagasta • Lines: 3, 4 (3 min walk)
Calle del Riego • Lines: 3, 4 (5 min walk)

Train

Zamora (25 min walk)