Square · UNESCO
Plaza Mayor of Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain
A baroque square of golden stone, considered one of the most beautiful in Spain.
Church, mosque or temple · Spain · Castile and León
Salamanca Cathedrals
A New and an Old Cathedral side by side, with a tower walk over the old town.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 75 min
For storytellers
Why Salamanca Cathedrals matters
Salamanca has two cathedrals joined together: the older Romanesque one and the later Gothic-baroque one. Inside is a golden altarpiece, and from the tower walkways you see the town spread out. On the facade, look for an astronaut carved into the stone during restoration, a witty addition.
Talking points
- The Old and New cathedrals stand side by side.
- An astronaut was carved on the facade during a restoration.
- Tower walkways offer views of the golden town.
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