Salamanca New & Old Cathedrals
2 hours | Easy | Combined ticket includes audio guide
Things to do
Things to do in Salamanca
Castile and León, Spain
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Start with Salamanca New & Old Cathedrals, University of Salamanca Historic Building, Casa de las Conchas (House of Shells). Then use the full Salamanca guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.
Explore things to do in Salamanca in Castile and León, Spain, including listed activities, hidden gems, photo spots, and practical trip notes.
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University of Salamanca Historic Building
1.5 hours | Easy | Includes historic library and classrooms
Casa de las Conchas (House of Shells)
0.5 hours | Easy | Public library building covered in carved shells
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Good first tap
Wander Spain's grandest Plaza Mayor, find the famous carved astronaut on the cathedral facade, and explore one of Europe's oldest universities.
Travel tip
Look closely at the New Cathedral's Northern entrance to spot the modern carvings of an astronaut and a faun eating ice cream (added during 1992 restoration).
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