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The Top 20 Attractions around Salamanca

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Salamanca. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Salamanca is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

House of Shells

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It is a stately mansion from the time of the Catholic Monarchs, combining late Gothic, Mudejar, and Renaissance styles.
Its construction began in the late 15th century by order of …

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Plaza Mayor of Salamanca

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Salamanca's Plaza Mayor, from the 18th century, is one of the most beautiful urban monumental squares in Europe. Its construction began in 1729 at the request of the magistrate Rodrigo …

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Salamanca Cathedral

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The New Cathedral is one of the two cathedrals that the city of Salamanca has.
The need to build this building arose when what is now known as the Old …

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Roman Bridge of Salamanca

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The Roman Bridge of Salamanca is part of the Vía de la Plata, which linked Mérida with Astorga. Although its origin is Roman, from the 1st century AD, only the …

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Salamanca — UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Salamanca, a city with thousands of years of history, is located in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula.
Enjoy your visit to this city full of culture and beauty! 🌟

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Convent of San Esteban

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It is a convent of the Dominican Order. Its construction was carried out between the 16th and 17th centuries. It is in the Gothic style, but its decoration is Plateresque …

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Plateresque façade of the University of Salamanca

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The Patio de Escuelas is the name of the small square that opens in front of the Plateresque façade of the building of the Escuelas Mayores of the University in Salamanca.

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Church of Santiago (Iglesia de Santiago), Salamanca

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The church of Santiago was built in the 12th century as a Mozarabic church.
It is located next to the Roman Bridge and is in the Romanesque-Mudejar style on the outside and Baroque on the inside.

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Huerto de Calixto y Melibea

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The Huerto de Calixto y Melibea is a landscaped space on the wall that has beautiful views of the Cathedrals and the banks of the Tormes.

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Royal College of the Society of Jesus (La Clerecía)

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The Royal College of the Society of Jesus is an imposing building erected by Queen Margaret of Austria, wife of Philip III, and construction began in 1617, six years after her death.

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The Top 20 Attractions around Salamanca

House of Shells

Plaza Mayor of Salamanca

Salamanca Cathedral

Roman Bridge of Salamanca

Salamanca — UNESCO World Heritage Site

Convent of San Esteban

Plateresque façade of the University of Salamanca

Church of Santiago (Iglesia de Santiago), Salamanca

Huerto de Calixto y Melibea

Royal College of the Society of Jesus (La Clerecía)

Other adventures around Salamanca

Most popular routes around Salamanca

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