Salamanca’s Most Romantic Corner If you are planning a visit to the “Golden City,” there is a place that seems frozen in time and is a must-add to your itinerary: the Garden of Calixto and Melibea (Huerto de Calixto y Melibea). This garden, perched atop the ancient city walls, is not only a haven of …
Category: Curiosities of Salamanca
Curiosities of Salamanca: we reveal the secrets, legends, and lesser-known places that make this city so magical. Did you know there is an astronaut hidden on the cathedral? We will tell you everything.
The Plaza Mayor of Salamanca
A World Icon of Urban Beauty The Plaza Mayor of Salamanca is not simply a public space; it is the soul, the neural center, and the most sublime example of Spanish Churrigueresque Baroque. Built with Villamayor stone, which gives it its unmistakable golden color, this architectural jewel is unanimously considered one of the most beautiful …
The Roman Bridge of Salamanca
Living history over the Tormes The Roman Bridge of Salamanca is one of the city’s most emblematic and photographed monuments. Crossing the Tormes river with its majestic stone arches, this bridge has been the gateway to Salamanca for centuries and a silent witness to its evolution from Roman times to the present day. Origin and …
Casa Lis in Salamanca
A jewel of Art Nouveau and Art Deco The Casa Lis, located at 14 Gibraltar Street in Salamanca, is an Art Nouveau mansion that now houses the Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum. It was commissioned by Miguel de Lis at the end of the 19th century, designed by the architect Joaquín de Vargas y …
