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New Cathedral, Salamanca
The New Cathedral is, together with the Old Cathedral, one of the two cathedrals of Salamanca, Spain. It was constructed between the 16th in and 18th centuries in two styles: late Gothic and Baroque.
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Old Cathedral, Salamanca
The Old Cathedral is one of two cathedrals in Salamanca, Spain, the other being the New Cathedral of Salamanca. It was founded by Bishop Jerome of Périgord, in the 12th century and completed in Romanesque/Gothic style in the 14th century.
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Casa de las Conchas
The Casa de las Conchas is a historical building in Salamanca, central Spain. It currently houses a public library.
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Convento de San Esteban, Salamanca
The Convento de San Esteban is a Dominican monastery situated in the Plaza del Concilio de Trento in the city of Salamanca.
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Plaza Mayor
This large central square, bustling with cafés and restaurants, really is the heart of the city.
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Hiking
You can also have fun outdoors, hiking in the Sierra de Béjar mountains, the Batuecas Valley, the Sierra de Gata mountains and the Arribes del Duero area. As you explore these areas of countryside you can go to spectacular viewpoints like Peña de Francia.
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The University
The University, besides being one of Spain's oldest, is also one of the country's best examples of Renaissance architecture. It is spread throughout the centre of Salamanca. Includes the Fonseca College and Anaya Palace buildings.
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The Roman Bridge
The Roman bridge over the Tormes - dating from the year 89 AD, this bridge was an important part of the Roman silver route, which ran from Mérida to Astorga.
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How to get there
By car or train, from Madrid, 140 mi / 2 hr (or directly into a smallish Salamanca airport - no int'l flights)
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