Sights in Salamanca

Plaza Mayor This plaza is considered one of the most beautiful squares in Spain. Alberto Churriguera was the person who designed its Baroque style and started its construction in The square has arcaded buildings, three stories tall, in a uniform architectural style. The buildings have semicircular arches and balustrades. The City Hall is located on the north side, built as a Baroque building that has five granite arches and a steeple decorated with allegoric figures. This square is the center of life in the city. source

House of Shells (Casa de las Conchas) The House of Shells was constructed during the 15th century. The architecture includes Gothic, Moorish and Italian styles. In total, there are approximately 400 shells on the exterior of the building. Its entrance door with a Gothic coat of arms featuring lilies above. The center of the building holds the traditional open courtyard common in Spain. Today it houses the Salamanca public library and an information office. source

Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja) Salamanca has two cathedrals, the New Cathedral and the Old Cathedral, and these are located side by side and connected. The Old Cathedral was constructed between the 12th and 13th centuries in the Romanesque style. It has 3 naves and a beautiful hexagonal dome, called Torre del Gallo. There are also big cloisters. The church has Europe's oldest organ, installed in the Chapel of Bishop Diego de Anaya. source

New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva) The New Cathedral was started in 1513 and finished in The style is a mixture of Late Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque. The interior has 3 naves with wide pillars and side altars, and the dimensions are 105m x 50m. The dome starts 80m over the floor. The choir is one of the most famous of the Spanish Baroque. There are two famous chapels, the Golden Chapel (which contains the sculpture museum) and the Chapel of Christ of the Battles. source

Roman Bridge (Puente Romano) Some historians believe that the bridge was built in the first century A.D. The bridge crosses the river Tormes at one of its widest points and lies on a rocky subsoil. It measures 176 metres long by 3.70 metres wide. It is blessed with 26 semicircular arches and pillars. source