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The historic centre
A good starting point to visit the city of Salamanca is the Plaza Mayor, a typical Castilian square from the 18th century, that nowadays is an outstanding social centre. It is one of the most beautiful squares in the country with its arches and carvings, and where you will find the beautiful the Town Hall.
Close to the Plaza Mayor, you should not miss a visit to the Old Cathedral and the New Cathedral. The Old one, in Romanesque style, is known for its beautiful cloister and its main altarpiece; the New Cathedral, built during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, perfectly combines Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. Another must is a visit to the Casa de las Conchas, a Gothic-style building known for the shells that decorate its façade and which houses an exhibition hall and a library.
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Other buildings and monuments of interest are Casa Lis, a modernist building with beautiful stained-glass windows where you will find the Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum of Salamanca; the Roman bridge, which formerly gave access to the city; the Clerecía Towers, with a fabulous panoramic view; or the Torre del Clavero, a Gothic-style tower that once was part of the Palace of Don Francisco de Sotomayor.
Salamanca, a university City
The city of Salamanca is not only known for its incessant cultural activity, but also for its liveliness and great university bustle. The city, was European Capital of Culture in 2002, and which Holy Week has been declared of International Tourist Interest, has the oldest university in Spain and one of the most important in Europe.
Its façade, with its meticulous decoration of great beauty, is considered a masterpiece of the Spanish Plateresque style. Inside, you cannot miss the library, which houses many ancient manuscripts of great value; the classroom of Fray Luis de León; or the decorative reliefs on the staircase of the cloister.