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What to See in Salamanca
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Overview
UNESCO World Heritage
Salamanca Old Town
With its remarkable UNESCO-listed architecture, the historic centre covers most of the city as it existed until the mid-20th century.
With its remarkable UNESCO-listed architecture, the historic centre covers most of the city as it existed until the mid-20th century.
Sites, Monuments, and Architectural Ensembles
Casa de las Conchas
The "House of Shells" is one of Salamanca’s well-known buildings. Construction began in 1493, and this small palace, now a public library, is distinguished by its use of the scallop shell of Saint James as a decorative element, particularly on its façade, which features 365 of them.
The "House of Shells" is one of Salamanca’s well-known buildings. Construction began in 1493, and this small palace, now a public library, is distinguished by its use of the scallop shell of Saint James as a decorative element, particularly on its façade, which features 365 of them.
Salamanca Cathedral
The city of Salamanca has the unique feature of having two adjoining cathedrals (the "Vieja" and the Nueva) that form a beautiful architectural ensemble blending Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles characteristic of the different periods of their construction.
The city of Salamanca has the unique feature of having two adjoining cathedrals (the "Vieja" and the Nueva) that form a beautiful architectural ensemble blending Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles characteristic of the different periods of their construction.
Convent of Las Dueñas
This is a Dominican convent whose construction began in the 15th century. It features a lovely cloister.
This is a Dominican convent whose construction began in the 15th century. It features a lovely cloister.
Convent of San Esteban
Like many buildings in the city, this convent is distinguished by its remarkable architecture (Gothic and Plateresque), which highlights its church and cloister.
Like many buildings in the city, this convent is distinguished by its remarkable architecture (Gothic and Plateresque), which highlights its church and cloister.
Plaza Mayor
With its Baroque façades and arcades, this is one of Spain’s most beautiful plaza mayors. As is often the case, it’s also a lively spot enjoyed by both locals and visitors.
With its Baroque façades and arcades, this is one of Spain’s most beautiful plaza mayors. As is often the case, it’s also a lively spot enjoyed by both locals and visitors.
University of Salamanca
The oldest in the Hispanic world (1218), it has made the city’s reputation. Its architecture, particularly its façade, is remarkable, as are the nearby Patio de Escuelas and the stunning Plateresque-style buildings surrounding it.
The oldest in the Hispanic world (1218), it has made the city’s reputation. Its architecture, particularly its façade, is remarkable, as are the nearby Patio de Escuelas and the stunning Plateresque-style buildings surrounding it.
Salamanca Old Town
With its remarkable UNESCO-listed architecture, the historic centre covers most of the city as it existed until the mid-20th century.
With its remarkable UNESCO-listed architecture, the historic centre covers most of the city as it existed until the mid-20th century.
Museums
Casa Lis
This is a museum dedicated to both Art Nouveau and Art Deco. It is housed in a modernist building with colorful stained glass.
This is a museum dedicated to both Art Nouveau and Art Deco. It is housed in a modernist building with colorful stained glass.
Museum of Fine Arts
This 16th-century former palace houses collections of religious art and archaeology.
This 16th-century former palace houses collections of religious art and archaeology.
Bullfighting Museum
The Salamanca region is known for its bull breeding, so the city has dedicated a museum to bullfighting. For aficionados and the general public.
The Salamanca region is known for its bull breeding, so the city has dedicated a museum to bullfighting. For aficionados and the general public.
Parks and Gardens
Additional Information
Must-see & highly recommended
Salamanca Old Town
★★★★ With its remarkable UNESCO-listed architecture, the historic centre covers most of the city as it existed until the mid-20th century.
Recommended
Salamanca Cathedral
★★★ The city of Salamanca has the unique feature of having two adjoining cathedrals (the "Vieja" and the Nueva) that form a beautiful…
Plaza Mayor (Salamanca)
★★★ With its Baroque façades and arcades, this is one of Spain’s most beautiful plaza mayors. As is often the case, it’s also a…
University of Salamanca
★★★ The oldest in the Hispanic world (1218), it has made the city’s reputation. Its architecture, particularly its façade, is remarkable…
Worth a look / Other
Casa de las Conchas
★★ The "House of Shells" is one of Salamanca’s well-known buildings. Construction began in 1493, and this small palace, now a public…
Convent of las Dueñas (Salamanca)
★★ This is a Dominican convent whose construction began in the 15th century. It features a lovely cloister.
Convent of San Esteban (Salamanca)
★★ Like many buildings in the city, this convent is distinguished by its remarkable architecture (Gothic and Plateresque), which highlights…
Campo de San Francisco
★ This is the oldest and one of the main parks in the city of Salamanca.
Casa Lis
★ This is a museum dedicated to both Art Nouveau and Art Deco. It is housed in a modernist building with colorful stained glass.
Museum of Fine Arts (Salamanca)
★ This 16th-century former palace houses collections of religious art and archaeology.
Bullfighting Museum (Salamanca)
★ The Salamanca region is known for its bull breeding, so the city has dedicated a museum to bullfighting. For aficionados and the general…