Historic Bridges, Squares & Palaces
Salamanca’s architectural landscape is defined by its warm Villamayor sandstone and intricate Plateresque detailing. This collection spans from the 1st-century Roman bridge across the Tormes River to the grand 18th-century squares. Highlights include the dual cathedrals, the shell-adorned Casa de las Conchas, and the Dominican monastery of San Esteban. These monuments showcase the city's evolution from a Roman outpost to a prestigious Renaissance university center, featuring iconic stone carvings and historic palatial residences.
A Roman bridge of Salamanca
The Roman bridge of Salamanca, also known as Puente Mayor del Tormes is a Roman bridge crossing the Tormes River on the banks of the city…
B New Cathedral of Salamanca
The New Cathedral is, together with the Old Cathedral, one of the two cathedrals of Salamanca, Spain.
C Casa de las Conchas House
The Casa de las Conchas is a historical building in Salamanca, central Spain. It currently houses a public library.
D Palacio Episcopal
Former residence of the bishops of Salamanca until 1964, this palace now houses the Museum of the History of the City.
E Old Cathedral of Salamanca
The Cathedral of Santa María, known as the Old Cathedral, is one of the two cathedrals in Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain.
F Palacio de Monterrey
An unfinished 16th-century palace representing the Spanish Renaissance and Plateresque styles. It served as a model for many later Spanish civil buildings.
G San Esteban Convent
The Convento de San Esteban is a Dominican monastery of Plateresque style, situated in the Plaza del Concilio de Trento in Salamanca,…
H Verraco of the bridge
The verraco of the bridge in Salamanca, Spain, is an Iron Age stone statue depicting a bull, placed at the entrance of the Roman bridge.
I Las Dueñas Convent
The Convento de las Dueñas is a Dominican convent located in the city of Salamanca. It was built in the 15th and 16th centuries.
J Cueva de Salamanca
The remains of the sacristy of the former Church of San Cebrián. According to local legend, this crypt is where the Devil taught classes on the occult.
K Palacio de Orellana
A 16th-century classicist palace featuring a L-shaped courtyard and Renaissance balconies. It is also known as the Palace of the Marquis of la Conquista.
L La Clerecía, Salamanca
La Clerecía is the name given to the building of the former Real Colegio del Espíritu Santo of the Society of Jesus, built in Salamanca…
M Palacio de La Salina
Built in 1538, this Plateresque palace features Italianate influences and an open arched gallery. It historically served as the city's salt warehouse.
N Fachada de la Universidad de Salamanca
Completed in 1529, this masterpiece of Plateresque stonework is famous for its intricate carvings, including the hidden frog on a skull.
Plaza de Anaya
A spacious public square situated directly in front of the New Cathedral and Anaya College, offering unobstructed views of the city's most prominent monuments.
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