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Monastery of Santa Marta de Tera, the oldest Romanesque church in Zamora and also one of the oldest in Spain. On the left side, hangs the oldest sculptural representation of St. James the Apostle in a pilgrim pose.

Dated between the 2nd and 4th centuries AD. C., consists of a building with fifteen rooms around a central patio. All of them have mosaics inside, mostly with geometric decoration. However, we find two rooms in which mythological characters are represented. Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, this archaeological site has been known since the 19th century. XIX, when in 1861 the discovery of coins and other remains during the work on the road from Benavente to Mombuey was published. It was not until 2007 that the excavation began, with the museum opening in 2018.

This is the third and last reservoir in this area of the Tera river, which previously crosses two more to reach this dam. From this point the river continues until it joins the Río Esla.

The church of Santa Marta de Tera is located on the Camino Sanabrés to Santiago Jacobean route, a branch of the Vía de la Plata. During the spring and autumn equinoxes, the chapel is illuminated by sunlight entering through the oculus of the main pediment, an event that attracts many tourists.

In the historic center, the Church of Santa María del Azogue, from the 16th century, and in Gothic style, stands out as the main monument of Benavente.

This 15th century castle is visible from the road. It is currently abandoned and mostly ruins, but the outer walls are preserved.

Brime de Urz is a small town with a beautiful stone church in the center. At the top of a hill that dominates the town is the Hermitage of San Esteban, which is also pleasant to visit.

The damming of the Tera River creates this beautiful reservoir. From one side of the dam you can see the reservoir and from the other you can see the river valley below. Nice views.