Iglesia de San Benito el Viejo, Herrerian museum building in Valladolid, Spain
Description
Iglesia de San Benito el Viejo is a Herrerian museum building with a single nave divided into five sections. Its southern side features a row of chapels, while the rectangular choir is supported by characteristic angular buttresses.
History
The building began as a simple hermitage in the 13th century but underwent major reconstruction in the late 16th century under the patronage of the Count of Gondomar. This rebuilding brought it into its present Herrerian form.
Culture
The building houses collections of artistic reproductions, displaying precise copies of classical masterpieces created in the 19th century. These replicas allow visitors to study famous artworks in their original form.
Practical
The building sits about 200 meters north of Plaza Mayor and is easily reached on foot. An integrated architectural feature connects it to the neighboring Casa del Sol, making it convenient to visit both structures.
Did you know?
The coat of arms of the Count of Gondomar adorns the exterior gable and was carved in 1601 by master stonemasons Martin de Uriarte and Juan de Celaya. These details mark when the building acquired its final character.
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