La Clerecía, Baroque church building in Salamanca, Spain
The Clerecía features a monumental three-tiered facade with Corinthian columns, twin towers, and a central spire adorned with religious sculptures and royal coats of arms.
Queen Margarita of Austria commissioned the construction in 1617 as an act of reparation to the Jesuits, following the imprisonment of Saint Ignatius by the Inquisition.
The building houses the Pontifical University of Salamanca, established by Pope Pius XII in 1940, continuing the educational legacy started by Jesuit scholars centuries ago.
The monument opens Tuesday through Sunday, with guided tours available to explore the church, cloister, and towers, offering different schedules for summer and winter seasons.
The Studies Cloister displays 28 paintings depicting the life of Saint Ignatius, surrounded by three levels of architectural elements including round arches and balconies.
Location: Salamanca
Accessibility: Rolstoelontoegankelijk
GPS coordinates: 40.96274,-5.66647
Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:50
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