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Monterrey Palace
The 16th-century Monterrey Palace was one of the most magnificent Spanish Plateresque-style buildings of its day. Even though this sumptuous mansion and its towers, chimneys, loggias and grotesques are vast, it was never actually finished.
The extravagant palace was built for the Count of Monterrey, but today it is in the hands of another Spanish aristocratic family, the House of Alba. It is one of their official residences and for many years has been closed to the public. However, in 2016 an agreement was signed between the House of Alba Foundation and local authorities to start daily guided tours of the interior.
Even if Monterrey Palace isn't open during your time in Salamanca, it is still well worth spending a few minutes admiring the beautiful exterior. Look over the grand façades and the many decorative elements, such as coats of arms and carvings of lions and monstrous fantasy creatures. Bring a camera with you or a pair of binoculars to study them in detail.
If you are able to tour the interior, peruse some of the important works of art owned by the House of Alba. These include paintings by José de Ribera, a Spanish painter who worked in the first half of the 17th century.
Monterrey Palace is located on the Plaza de Monterrey, a short walk west of Salamanca's Plaza Mayor. To keep up to date with plans to turn the building into a tourist attraction, visit the official website of the House of Alba Foundation. After your visit, stop at some of the other major tourist attractions within a few footsteps of the palace. These include the House of the Dead, the Convent of the Annunciation (Convento de las Úrsulas) and the 17th-century Church of the Purísima. Among the highlights of this building are the paintings on the magnificent altarpiece.
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Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca
C/ Espoz y Mina, 23-25, Salamanca, SalamancaLocated in Old Town, this hotel is steps from Monterrey Palace and Plaza Mayor. University of Salamanca is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away. La Alamedilla Station is 11 minutes by foot and Salamanca Station is 20 minutes.
Parador de Salamanca
Teso de la Feria, 2, Salamanca, SalamancaLocated in Teso de la Feria, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Roman Bridge, University of Salamanca, and Plaza Mayor. Enrique Estevan Bridge and Salamanca Automobile History Museum are also within 15 minutes. La Alamedilla Station is 30 minutes by foot.
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Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
C/ Concejo Nº 4, SalamancaLocated in Old Town, this hotel is steps from San Martin Church and Plaza Mayor. University of Salamanca is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away. La Alamedilla Station is 10 minutes by foot and Salamanca Station is 19 minutes.
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Hotel Silken Rona Dalba
Plaza San Juan Bautista 12, Salamanca, SalamancaLocated in Old Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Monumento a Germán Sánchez Ruipérez and Plaza Mayor. University of Salamanca is 0.6 mi (1 km) away. La Alamedilla Station is 13 minutes by foot and Salamanca Station is 22 minutes.
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Hotel Hospes Palacio San Esteban
Arroyo de Santo Domingo, 3, Salamanca, SalamancaLocated in Old Town, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of San Esteban Convent, Plaza Mayor, and University of Salamanca. Las Duenas Convent and Cueva de Salamanca are also within 5 minutes. La Alamedilla Station is 15 minutes by foot and Salamanca Station is 25 minutes.
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