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| Benavente | ||
| region | Zamora | |
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| Residents | 17.787 (2020) | |
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Benavente is a city in the autonomous region of Castile and León and the Zamora (province).
background
Benavente is in the province of Zamora in the autonomous region of Castile and León. The city was repopulated under King Ferdinand II. In 1167 she received foral rights (Derecho foral = civil law). The church of Santa Maria de Azogue is also worth seeing. Benavente is on the Via de la Plata.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is in Salamanca-Matacan Salamanca Airport
(IATA: SLM)). But there are only a few connections there. There are better connections via the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
(IATA: MAD)) and then by bus (journey time Madrid - Benavente approx. 3 hours, price almost € 16.00).
By train
By bus
In the street
Benavente is on the old Roman road Via de la Plata. The modern road is called N-630 or A-66.
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Torra del Carracol Castle. Today the Parador Hotel Fernando II is located in the most representative building in the village. The castle was built in the Renaissance style at Fernando II's orders and is located on the edge of the city that was once enclosed by city walls. The wide arched windows allow a beautiful view. On the first floor there is a dining room for events with a magnificent Mudejar ceiling. The castle was demolished in 1808 during the War of Independence.
- Santa María de Azogue Church. The church has remarkable portals with polychrome, Gothic sculptures and various pillars.
- San Juan del Mercado Church. The church has an equally noteworthy portal.
- Piedad Hospital. An old pilgrim hostel.
- Iglesia Santa Marta de Tera. In Romanesque style 32 km from the center and the Romanesque parish church in Villafafila 28 km.
activities
shop
kitchen
Upscale
- Parador restaurant. The restaurant offers excellent local cuisine such as Bacalao a la tranca (cod confit), Zamora-style rice, Dos y Pingada (fried eggs with bacon), Tocino de Cielo (egg yolks with syrup). A 4-course gourmet menu is offered for 30.00 euros (or 40.00 euros including wine).
nightlife
accommodation
Upscale
- Parador Fernando II. The Parador Fernando II in the Torra del Carracol castle from the 16th century is the most representative building in the city. The Parador is located in the snail tower, which is the only building from the previous castle to be preserved, and in a new building. In the basement of the snail tower is the bar behind thick walls and on the first floor there is a dining room with an old, beautiful wooden ceiling and other old decorations.
Mudejar ceiling in the dining room of the snail tower
security
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
http://www.benavente.es/aytobenavente - Official website of Benavente
