Iglesia de Santa María (Becerril de Campos)
Gothic church of Santa María, converted into a museum of sacred art, with the largest collection of sculptures by Alejo de Vahía and works by Berruguete and Juan de Juni.
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About the museum
The church of Santa María in Becerril de Campos, declared a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1973, is one of the oldest churches in the town and preserves remains of the earlier Romanesque church, visible in the columns and capitals of the north wall. The building shows several construction phases, from the Romanesque period to the 18th century: it has two naves, a narrower and older one and a central one from the 16th century, and a small chapel of the Four Evangelists. The entrance arch bears the date 1595, and its portico, with slender Ionic columns, is unusual. Since 1996 it has been used as a museum of sacred art, and today it is the first site of the Museo Territorial Campos del Renacimiento, with the proposal “Tierra de María”.
The museum brings together sacred works of art from the seven churches the town once had, signed by artists such as Pedro Berruguete, Alejo de Vahía, Juan de Juni and Jan van Dornick, as well as a notable collection of religious goldsmiths' work. Alejo de Vahía, who had his workshop in Becerril, is represented by up to 23 attributed sculptures, the largest collection of this artist. In the sotocoro (the space under the choir) an alfarje (timber ceiling) with human figures and fantastic animals is preserved.
Highlights
- Up to 23 sculptures attributed to Alejo de Vahía, the largest collection of this artist
- Works by Pedro Berruguete, Juan de Juni, Francisco Giralte and Jan van Dornick
- Collection of religious goldsmiths' work
- Alfarje with figures in the sotocoro
- Portico with Ionic columns and Romanesque remains in the church
Permanent exhibition
- Tierra de María – Sacred art from the churches of Becerril de Campos, with the largest collection of sculptures by Alejo de Vahía and works by Berruguete and Juan de Juni.
- Founded
- 1996
- Operated by
- Consorcio Campos del Renacimiento
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4Children under 18, Carné Joven (ages 18–25), students, people over 65 and pensioners, people with a disability of 33% or more, large families and groups of 10 or more people (with accreditation) |
| Ticket for two chosen sites | €10Reduced rate: €7. Includes audio guide. |
| Full route (all sites) | €15Reduced rate: €12. Includes audio guide. |
| Guided visit of the full route | €16Per person, with advance booking and a minimum of 15 people (minimum amount €240); approximate duration 3 hours. |
Admission to one site costs €6 (reduced €4) and includes an audio guide; it only allows a visit to the chosen church. Guided visits must be booked at least 72 hours in advance on 659 004 299 or at info@camposdelrenacimiento.com.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The whole route is accessible, except for a small step at the entrance.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | It is the first site on the Campos del Renacimiento route. Guided visits must be booked in advance. |
