Salamanca Attractions: 4 Visitor Guides
Salamanca's sandstone old town holds most of its sights within walking distance, from the university and the Plaza Mayor to the Casa de las Conchas and the Roman bridge. Each guide covers what to see and how long to allow.
Salamanca attraction guides
Casa de las Conchas Salamanca: Visit Time & What to See
A shell-covered late-Gothic palace on Calle Compañía, built between 1493 and 1517 and now home to Salamanca's public library. Here is what to look for on the facade, in the courtyard and on the staircase, and how long to allow.
Plaza Mayor Salamanca: What to See and How Long to Allow
Plaza Mayor is the Baroque heart of Salamanca, built to Alberto Churriguera's plans and ringed by three-storey arcades. Here is what to look at on the façades and City Hall, how long to allow, and which sights sit within a few minutes' walk.
Puente Romano de Salamanca: Visiting the Roman Bridge
The Puente Romano de Salamanca carries the old stone route over the River Tormes into the city, with Roman arches close to the northern bank and later rebuilding further out. Walk it for the view back to the twin cathedrals and check access details before a river-level wander.
University of Salamanca: What to See on a Visit
A practical guide to visiting the University of Salamanca's historic Escuelas Mayores: how to read the Plateresque façade, where to find the frog, what to look for in the courtyards, and how to fit it into a walk through the old town.