Old quarter of Salamanca, Historic quarter in Salamanca, Spain
The narrow stone streets and squares of the old quarter display Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural elements throughout its buildings and monuments.
The district gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 1988, recognizing its architectural heritage spanning from medieval times through the Spanish Golden Age.
The neighborhood contains the University of Salamanca, founded in 1218, which maintains its position as a major center of academic excellence in Spain.
The district offers multiple entry points through its historic gates, with guided walking tours departing daily from Plaza Mayor between March and October.
The Cathedral presents an astronomical feat where twice yearly the sun illuminates a carved astronaut figure added during its 1992 restoration works.
Location: Salamanca
Part of: Old City of Salamanca
GPS coordinates: 40.96525,-5.66450
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:32
Plaza Mayor
44 m
Casa de las Conchas
281 m
Monterrey Palace
182 m
Casa de las Muertes
182 m
Iglesia de las Agustinas Recoletas
208 m
La Salina Palace
251 m
Church of Saint Martin of Tours
88 m
Convento de las Úrsulas, Salamanca
236 m
Church of San Benito, Salamanca
209 m
Salamanca Central Market
135 m
Casa de María la Brava
187 m
Casa de las Viejas. Filmoteca Regional de Castilla y León, Salamanca
265 m
Capilla VOT San Francisco, Salamanca
276 m
Palace of San Boal, Salamanca
267 m
Casa de Diego Maldonado
180 m
Casa del Regidor Ovalle Prieto, Salamanca
180 m
Convent of San Antonio el Real, Salamanca
189 m
Casa de Francisco de Solís
194 m
Church of Santa María de los Caballeros, Salamanca
195 m
Convento de la Trinidad
93 m
Convento de la Madre de Dios
182 m
Edificio Domingo Borrego
143 m
Garci-Grande's Palace, Salamanca
233 m
Monumento a Unamuno. Pablo Serrano. Salamanca
198 m
Teatro Liceo
211 m
Biblioteca del Colegio Mayor Montellano
114 m
Barrio Viejo o Barrio Catedralicio de Salamanca
0 m
Edificio de las Tres Culturas, Salamanca
232 mReviews
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