Museo de Arte Sacro Monasterio Sancti Spiritus "El Real" de Toro
Dominican convent founded in 1316, with the alabaster tomb of Beatriz de Portugal, 16th-century sargas (painted cloths) and a sacred art museum.
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About the museum
The monastery of Sancti Spiritus “el Real” in Toro was founded in 1316 by Doña Teresa Gil and remains a convent of Dominican nuns. It can only be visited on a guided tour.
Among its treasures is the tomb of Doña Beatriz de Portugal, carved in alabaster and supported by ten lion heads. The monastery also preserves Moorish armour, fine coffered ceilings (artesonados), the cloister and an important collection of 16th-century sargas, which are paintings on cloth, as well as a sacred art museum.
Public access is organised under an agreement between the Diputación de Zamora and the congregation of Dominican sisters of Toro. It can be combined with the churches of the town through a joint pass.
Highlights
- Alabaster tomb of Doña Beatriz de Portugal on ten lion heads
- Collection of 16th-century sargas
- Moorish armour and coffered ceilings
- Cloister and sacred art museum
- Dominican convent founded in 1316
Permanent exhibition
- Museo de arte sacro del monasterio – Guided tour of the monastery with the tomb of Beatriz de Portugal, 16th-century sargas, Moorish armour and sacred art pieces.
- Operated by
- Monasterio Sancti Spiritus (comunidad de madres dominicas)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Children up to 12 enter free of charge. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €4 per personGroups of more than 10 people; groups must confirm the visit. |
| Pass for the Colegiata (collegiate church), five churches and the Monasterio de Sancti Spíritus | €10Bought at any of the monuments included; no discounts for groups or retired people. |
Free admission: The 17:30 tour on Wednesdays is free, except for organised groups.
The guided tour costs €6.
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 Castile and León museum directory indicates that there is access by ramps.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The museum directory notes that there is a car park.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum directory mentions a shop, library and car park. No visitor Wi-Fi service is mentioned.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | It can only be visited with a guide; there is no free individual visit. Groups of more than 50 people are split into two. |
