Iglesia de Santa María del Monte Carmelo, Salamanca
Facts and practical information
The church of Santa María del Monte Carmelo is a small Baroque church in Salamanca, a remnant of the disappeared Convent of Discalced Carmelites of San José, founded by Saint Teresa of Jesus in 1570.
The church was built between 1612 and 1631. It is the work of Juan Moreno, with traces of Fray Jerónimo de la Madre de Dios. It is an austere work, as befits the Carmelite aesthetics. On its façade there is a niche with a statue of San José in stone, the work of Juan Rodríguez, a disciple of Gregorio Fernández.
Inside there is an altarpiece by Antonio González Ramiro and sculptures of the Virgen del Carmen and Santa Teresa by Esteban de Rueda.
The arch that gave entrance to the Convent of the Barefoot Carmelites has been moved to nearby gardens on the Paseo de Carmelitas.
Salamanca
Iglesia de Santa María del Monte Carmelo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Toros La Glorieta, Casa de las Conchas, Casa-Museo de Miguel de Unamuno.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Iglesia de Santa María del Monte Carmelo by public transport?
Bus
- Avenida de Villamayor, 1 • Lines: 13, 2 (2 min walk)
- Avenida de Villamayor, 31 • Lines: 13, 2, 23 (3 min walk)
Train
- Alamedilla (16 min walk)
- Salamanca (26 min walk)