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House of Shells
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Location: Salamanca, Salamanca, Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain
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February 4, 2022
Hiking
Its construction began in the late 15th century by order of Rodrigo Maldonado de Talavera, although it was his son, Rodrigo Arias Maldonado, who completed it and lived there.
It owes its name to the more than 300 shells depicted on its façade, arranged in staggered rows, following a rhomboidal composition typical of the Mudejar style.
•January 2, 2024
Hiking
Its construction began at the end of the 15th century by order of Rodrigo Maldonado de Talavera, although it was his son, Rodrigo Arias Maldonado, who finished it and lived in it.
It owes its name to the more than 300 shells represented on its façade, which are arranged in staggered fashion, following a rhomboidal composition typical of the Mudejar style.
•November 14, 2022
Hiking
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Elevation 870 m
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Location: Salamanca, Salamanca, Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain