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Known as Spain’s "golden city," Salamanca is rich in architectural, religious and gastronomic culture. Marvel at the La Casa de las Conchas (house of shells) and the 18th century Plaza Mayor, then pore over the fresh produce of the Central Market. Both the Old and New Cathedrals of Salamanca are celebrations of Renaissance and Gothic styles.
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1. Ieronimus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,410 reviews
Reviewed By 6nickc - New York City, United States
This was easily the best thing I did in Salamanca. The trip up takes you around several scenic viewpoints of the cathedral and both the interior and exterior, culminating in great views at the top of the Bell tower. The stairs are quite steep for the final climb, be warned, it is unsuitable for those with low mobility and can only be traversed one direction at a time, leading to a traffic light system. I heard someone below me slip and fall once.
2. Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca
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5.0 based on 2,927 reviews
Reviewed By NikoliGogol - Edmonton, Canada
This is a gorgeous old city with Plaza Major, Churches, Convents, University Buildings, and administrative buildings. Plenty of places to eat and people watch.
3. New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva)
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4.5 based on 1,493 reviews
Reviewed By retiredsunshine - Province of Alicante, Spain
Good entrance price. And very informative information via headphones in ones own language. Beautiful interior and well worth the visit.
4. Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja)
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4.5 based on 2,487 reviews
Reviewed By Duquesadiner - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Although we didn’t take the audio tour, there is enough to see by just strolling around the inside of this beautiful church. My advice is to spend a good while on the outside initially, the architecture is simply magnificent, you will spot some strange additions by a few stone masons over the years, the astronaut being a good example. There is a charge to enter but it is worth it. It is very cool inside, a welcome change in temperature on this visit, it was 35 degrees outside. If you look up once inside you might see people walking along what appears to be an inside track on the roof, they have actually come in through the Ieronimus, a separate but attached building. Actually I enjoyed that visit more than the cathedral, due to the great views over the city.
5. St. Stephen's Convent (Convento de San Esteban)
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4.5 based on 973 reviews
Reviewed By Craig1961_01 - Middleton, United Kingdom
Having visited the two cathedrals, old and new, we weren’t really expecting anything as spectacular within a few hundred metres of those. Wrong again! This convent has a huge church which in most places would be classed as a cathedral due to its size, splendour and workmanship. It could easily be the most magnificent building in Salamanca on it’s own merits. There are explanations of monastic life around the cloisters and other rooms, but the details of carvings inside and outside this building are second to none in Italy or other great European centres.
6. Universidad de Salamanca
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4.5 based on 2,086 reviews
Temporarily Closed.
Reviewed By NikoliGogol - Edmonton, Canada
This is a university city going back some 800 years. There are university buildings throughout the old town, this being just one.
7. Plaza Mayor
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4.5 based on 7,958 reviews
This 18th-century square is one of the largest in Spain.
Reviewed By OnHols2017 - Geneva, Switzerland
Beautiful square in the town centre, always busy, with restaurants on all 4 sides it is the ideal place to have a coffee or G&T and watch the world go by.
8. Museum of Art Nouveau and Art Deco Casa Lis
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4.5 based on 1,835 reviews
Reviewed By dware82320 - Henderson, United States
Inside and out , this museum is beautiful ! Superb location with an extensive collection of all things Art Deco and art nouveau. While the furniture was of particular interest to me, the museum also has a beautiful collection of period glassware and jewelry. There is a gift shop, of course, and a small cafe.
9. Cielo de Salamanca
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4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By 958LauraH - El Dorado Hills, United States
This fresco was discovered hidden behind a wall. It is very whimsical and beautiful. The subjects in it appear to be part of the zodiac. It’s in a very dark room. Free admission. No photos allowed. Difficult to find.
10. La Rana de Salamanca
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4.0 based on 667 reviews
Reviewed By CaitoLM - Belem, Brazil
It's very fun to look for the frog at Salamanca University. It's fun to see the crowds of people participating in a legend that has been practiced for hundreds of years every day.
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