Salamanca Things to Do

This bridge over the Tormes River, built in Roman times, linked Mérida to Astorga. Of the 26 early arches only the first 15 are left. The rest disappeared as a result of floods and the passage of time. The major flood was the... more

This powerful image of a wild boar or a bull belonging to the Celtic period of history in Spain is probably the oldest work of art preserved in the province. When the Romans arrived they respected it as an indigenous totem that... more

Next to the statue of Christopher Columbus in the Plaza de Colón, surrounded by palaces and landscaped areas is this church which belonged to the old Triniarios Convent, built in the 17th century. Before going inside, stop and... more

Opposite the University of Salamanca, you can see the statue of Fray Luis de Leon sculpted by Nicasio Sevilla. At the end, on the left, is the entrance to the Escuelas Menores (small colleges). The doorway has two semi-circular... more

This late Gothic-style convent, founded in 1512 by Alonso Fonseca, is located in a very quiet street opposite San Francisco park. At the entrance you will see the founder's shield, with five bright stars held by an angel. You... more

The cultural activity in many neighborhoods in Salamanca is truly remarkable. This center's main objective is to channel the different cultural projects promoted by the associations in these areas, particularly those in the Piz... more

From the quiet little Plaza de las Ursulas, with the magnificent apse of the Anunciación Convent in the background, you will see the marvelous plateresque façade of Juan de Alava's 16th century mansion. In the 18th century ther... more

Going up one of the streets leading to the Gran Vía, an area where lots of young people are out at night, you will see this lovely 16th century Gothic church. Before going inside, you must look at the pinnacles, similar to thos... more

In a little square, just a few meters from the Paseo de Canalejas, one of the roads leading to the city center, you will find this Romanesque marvel dedicated to Saint Thomas Beckett, Archbishop of Canterbury. It's the first ch... more

This convent belonging to the Franciscan order is located on the way down one of the city's most emblematic street-Calle de la Compañía. The famous Spanish writer, philospher and academic, Miguel de Unamuno, used to walk down h... more