Salamanca information
La Clerecía
Opening hours:
Hours of Worship.
The construction of this historic building began in the seventeenth
century by order of Philip III, and was directed by Juan Gomez
de Mora. It is a temple and college of the ecclesiastic order
of the Society of Jesus. The "Clerecía" of Salamanca
or the Royal College of the Holy Spirit is Baroque with wonderful
examples of churrigueresque altarpieces inside. The church has
an immense three-floored Baroque cloister. At present this monument
is a Jesuit college, as well as housing the papal University.
Services:
Library, Education and cultural activities, Own publications, Guided tour, Specialist shop.
Source: Web server of Instituto de Turismo de España, TURESPAÑA.