Old Town Salamanca
Salamanca
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Popular places to visit
Plaza Mayor
Gaze up at the majestic walls enclosing the heart of one of Spain’s most lively plazas where cobblestone paths pass upscale boutiques and restaurants serving traditional tapas.
University of Salamanca
Marvel at the historic buildings and learn about the student culture in one of the oldest educational institutions in the world.
San Esteban Convent
Go on a self-guided tour of the church, chapels and cloister of this centuries-old convent. Admire gorgeous religious art and see where a saint confessed her sins.
Old Cathedral of Salamanca
Admire many works of religious art and climb up a medieval tower when you visit the oldest Christian building in Salamanca.
New Cathedral of Salamanca
Explore one of Salamanca's two cathedrals, a monumental building that houses a rich collection of centuries-old religious paintings and carvings.
Casa de las Conchas
Count the regularly spaced scallop shells that adorn the walls of this historic 500-year-old building surrounded by symbols of love.
Things to do
Salamanca: Miguel de Cervantes walking tour
Salamanca: Private Sightseeing & Cultural Walking Tour
Salamanca: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Bicycle
Salamanca: University and Colleges Walking Tour (Private)
Old Town Salamanca Hotel Deals
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
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Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca
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Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
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Other neighborhoods around Old Town Salamanca
Salamanca Centro
Salamanca Centro is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas.
Tenerías
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Tenerías. You might want to make time for a stop at Salamanca Automobile History Museum or Monumento al Lazarillo de Tormes.
Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.
Fontana
Fontana might not have many top sights, but San Esteban Convent and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Alamedilla
Visitors to Alamedilla appreciate its historic sites. A visit to Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Oeste
You'll enjoy the art galleries and historic sites in Oeste. You might want to make time for a stop at La Calcografía or Iglesia de las Carmelitas.
