Románico Zamora

Bishop’s gate

11th century

In Spanish it is called "Puerta del Obispo". It is also called “Puerta Óptima” or “Puerta de Olivares”, and was part of the first walled enclosure of the city. It was built during the 11th century and served as the southern-side entrance to the city, gaining access to the Cathedral area.

It is a lowered semicircular arch with plain impost and it is topped by a small gable roof, and an irregular polyhedron.  

On one side of the door is the “Mirador de Troncoso” (viewpoint of Troncoso), where can be seen the river Douro and the stone bridge, and on the other side, there is a square where there are the Bishop's Palace and the “Casa Del Cid” (The Cid’s House).

A plaque remains. It commemorates the victory of Zamora troops under the command of Alphonso IX, during the conquest of the city called Mérida.

ADDRESS

Next to the Cid's house and the Cathedral.

To view the entire route from your position to the monument, you can click on the Google icon located on the lower left corner of the map.

OPENING HOURS AND VISITS

Free entrance

GENERAL INTEREST SERVICES

Tourist offices: 

- Local tourist office: It is located at 5, Arias Gonzalo Square. Tel. +34 980 533 694

- Castilla y León tourist office: It is located at 1, Príncipe de Asturias Avenue. Tel. +34 980 531 845

- Provincial tourist office: It is located at Viriato Square. Tel. +34 980 534 047

Local police: Tel. +34 980 531 245

Civil Guard (police with responsibilities outside towns): Tel. +34 980 521 100

Emergency telephone numbers: 112

- Virgen de la Concha (Hospital): Tel. +34 980 548 212

Bus station: Tel. +34 980 521 281

Train station: Tel. +34 980 521 110

Taxi: Tel. +34 630 630 630 

Civil defence: Tel. +34 980 536 190