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Culture of Salamanca. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Salamanca (Plaza Mayor) Salamance is a buzzing student city featuring planty of architectural and historical sites and landmarks. Among remarkable symbols of the city tourists will discover the Casa de las Conchas building which is known as the House of the Shells as well. A construction of this mansion was started in the 16th century. The mansion was owned by a knight of the Order of Santiago de Compostela. The front side being the most peculiar feature of the building is decorated with shells, a symbol of the Order of Santiago. After observing a magnificent front side of the building, tourists are recommended to visit its scenic inner court which also features a unique style.
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Another must visit place for every tourist in Salamanca is the Museo Diocesano (the Diocesan Museum) which keeps a priceless collection of artworks by Fernando Gallego. Apart from marvelous paintings on various religious themes the museum presents numerous unique artifacts among which tourists will discover the statue of Santa Maria made of ivory as well as an antique organ.
One of the most remarkable and scenic destinations of the city of Salamanca is the Casa de las Muertes. Its main feature is an ancient same name palace which was erected in the 15th century. The palace is executed in keeping with the best traditions of the Plateresque style. Opposite to the palace tourists will discover a statue of a famous writer and philosopher Miguel de Unamuno. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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A scenic street named after the famous writer starts right from the square. It also hosts several remarkable ancient buildings. Among religious landmarks of prime significance the Catedral Vieja is well worth visiting. The Old Cathedral forms an integral complex with the New Cathedral of Salamanca. The Old Cathedral of Salamanca was established at the turn of the 12th century. Its construction lasted for more than one hundred years.
Catedral de Salamanca This scale cathedral of ultimate beauty features an impressive front side with carved turrets. The construction is one of the most beautiful religious sites of the country. City guests should estimate inner decoration of the scale building. Its halls are decorated with ancient sculptures and precious elements of décor. Another remarkable religious site of the city is the Convento de las Duenas. The main feature of this Renaissance cloister is a two-storied loggia which is decorated with ingenious statues and plenty of amazing plants. The cloister was established in 1533. Its building has been well preserved till nowadays.
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Iconic cultural sights of Spain

In Valencia, travelers will be able to visit the City of Arts and Sciences. This architectural complex is  located on the bottom of a drained river. It embraces a scientific museum, an opera house and a stage for performances, a planetarium, and an oceanographic park. The Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia has one of the richest collections of paintings in the whole country. Like most iconic museums in Spain, it is set in an old building with amazing architecture. One of the most famous paintings in the collection is John the Baptist by El Greco. It is in Valencia, in the Gothic cathedral, that the cup is kept, which is officially recognized by the Catholic Church as the Holy Grail. … Open
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Public palaces near Salamanca
♥   Palace 'Real Monasterio Santa Clara de Tordesillas' , 80.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Salamanca

Valladolid
The main symbol of Valladolid - a beautiful cathedral – is located east from the square. The first religious building in the place of the cathedral was built back in the 12th century. In the end of 16th century a building of the cathedral was started on the site of ... Open »
Madrid
Art lovers should not forget to visit Museo Lazaro Galdiano, in 37 rooms of which are exhibited collections of priceless sculptures, paintings, folk costumes and weapons. The museum is located in a beautiful mansion of the 19th century, which itself is an object of a ... Open »
Leon
Ruins of the fortress walls represent themselves an important object located in the old district of the city. Part of the walls with towers and gates has survived until the present day. Looking around the ancient fortifications, you will notice a huge number of tracks ... Open »
Toledo
It’s also worth to visit Castillo de San Servando. Many exciting stories and legends are associated with this 14th-century fortress. The last reconstruction of the castle took place in the middle of the last century. Now it is a regular venue for important business ... Open »
Guimaraes
Religious attractions worth highlight include the Church of Saint Francisco (Sao Francisco Church), the construction of which was completed in 1400. The spectacular Gothic building was completely reconstructed in the 18th century and today appears before visitors in ... Open »
Merida
It was possible to restore it only in the 13th century. The old church has been active since then and now it attracts many pilgrims. It is of great value from an architectural point of view. The building retained decoration elements of different historical periods. ... Open »
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