The historic city of Sahagún is located in the southeast of the province of León. Sahagún is an important center of Mudejar art, their houses are built with bricks and wooden structures, and others built with clay and straw.

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Willem VS

November 22, 2024

The Arco de San Benito is an impressive monument in Sahagún, located in the region of Castilla y León, Spain. It was built around 1662 by the architect Felipe Berrojo to replace the old Romanesque portal of the Monasterio de San Benito. The arch is designed as a triumphal arch, under which the N-120 passes, and is also known as "la puerta de Sahagún" (the gate of Sahagún). The monument is richly decorated with a central shield, inscriptions and sculptures of Saints Facundo and Primitivo. At the top is the royal shield, and there are also sculptures of Alfonso III and Alfonso VI, who were important protectors of the monastery.

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Pilar Puebla

July 6, 2022

The municipality of Sahagún, with about 2,400 inhabitants, is interesting for its historical heritage and for the large number of services it offers. That is why it is a good place to stop along the way and take the opportunity to buy food or spare parts that we may need.
The arch of San Benito is its most characteristic monumental element, although the churches of San Lorenzo and San Tirso, the sanctuary of La Peregrina and the ruins of the monastery of San Benito are also important.
In its Plaza Mayor there are several cafes, restaurants and bakeries.

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