Square · UNESCO
Plaza Mayor of Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain
A baroque square of golden stone, considered one of the most beautiful in Spain.
Historic site · Spain · Castile and León
Casa de las Conchas
A fifteenth-century house with a facade covered in stone scallop shells.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 20 min
For storytellers
Why Casa de las Conchas matters
The Casa de las Conchas stands out because its facade is decorated with hundreds of carved scallop shells, the symbol of the pilgrims of Santiago. It now houses a public library with a lovely courtyard that you can visit for free. Look up at the carved window grilles too.
Talking points
- The scallop shell is the symbol of the Camino de Santiago.
- Its courtyard is open to visitors.
- It is now a public library.
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