What to do and see in Salamanca, Castile and Leon: The Best Sights & Landmarks

March 11, 2022 Diedre Savory

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.
Restaurants in Salamanca

1. Ieronimus

Pza. Juan XXIII, Salamanca Spain +34 923 26 67 01 [email protected] http://ieronimus.es
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,410 reviews

Ieronimus

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

Plaza Mayor 32, 37002 Salamanca Spain
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5.0 based on 2,927 reviews

Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca

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. Capilla de la Sta. Vera Cruz

Campo de San Francisco 7, 37002 Salamanca Spain http://www.veracruzsalamanca.es/la_capilla_de_la_vera_cruz.21.html#La%20Capilla%20de%20la%20Vera%20Cruz
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Capilla de la Sta. Vera Cruz

4. New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva)

Plaza de Juan XXIII 4, 37008 Salamanca Spain +34 923 21 74 76 [email protected] http://www.catedralsalamanca.org
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4.5 based on 1,493 reviews

New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva)

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.

5. Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja)

Plaza Juan XXII, 37001 Salamanca Spain +34 923 21 74 76 http://www.catedralsalamanca.org
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4.5 based on 2,487 reviews

Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja)

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.

6. Clerecia (Iglesia del Espiritu Santo)

Calle Compania 1-5, 37002 Salamanca Spain +34 923 26 46 60 http://www.jesusflagelado.es/iglesia-espiritu-santo-clerecia
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4.5 based on 167 reviews

Clerecia (Iglesia del Espiritu Santo)

7. Palacio de Anaya

Plaza Anaya s/n, 37008 Salamanca Spain http://www.versalamanca.com/anaya.html
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4.5 based on 101 reviews

Palacio de Anaya

8. Escuelas Menores

Plaza Patio de Escuelas Menores 1, 37008 Salamanca Spain +34 923 29 44 00 [email protected] http://www.usal.es
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4.5 based on 260 reviews

Escuelas Menores

Reviewed By R6256UZmanuels - Madrid, Spain

A glorious, delicate late Gothic Spanish College patio, a consitutuent part of the network of Medieval and Renaissance university colleges that make Salamanca unique among European cities, here the precursors of Human Rights (De Las Casas) or the inventor of International Law (Francisco de Vitoria), departed with colleagues and students.

9. St. Stephen's Convent (Convento de San Esteban)

Plaza del Concilio de Trento, Salamanca Spain +34 923 21 50 00 http://www.conventosanesteban.es
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4.5 based on 973 reviews

St. Stephen's Convent (Convento de San Esteban)

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.

10. Convento de las Duenas

Plaza del Concillo de Trento, Salamanca Spain +34 923 21 54 42 http://www.versalamanca.com/duenas.html
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4.5 based on 305 reviews

Convento de las Duenas

Reviewed By cafriger - Sao Paulo, Brazil

This hidden gem makes for an interesting visit. While you are walking around and reading some of its history, it's normal to see some of the nuns walking around, and if you are lucky, you will be able to buy some fresh bread made in the grounds.

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