Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Salamanca Cathedrals
Salamanca, Spain
A New and an Old Cathedral side by side, with a tower walk over the old town.
Square · Spain · Castile and León
Plaza Mayor of Salamanca
A baroque square of golden stone, considered one of the most beautiful in Spain.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Plaza Mayor of Salamanca matters
This is the living room of Salamanca. The Plaza Mayor is a baroque square of golden stone, lined with arcades and medallions carved with portraits of historical figures. Locals meet here for a coffee or a drink. At night, the lights make the stone glow. It is hard to find a more harmonious public space.
Talking points
- Medallions on the arcades carry carved portraits of notable people.
- It is a gathering place for locals and students.
- Lit at night, the stone glows gold.
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Historic site · UNESCO
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