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Salamanca Cathedral – Plaza Mayor of Salamanca loop from La Alamedilla
02:05
7.89km
80m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 21, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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1.48 km
House of Shells
Highlight • Historical Site
Its construction began in the late 15th century by order of Rodrigo Maldonado de Talavera, although it was his son, Rodrigo Arias Maldonado, who completed it and lived there.
It owes its name to the more than 300 shells depicted on its façade, arranged in staggered rows, following a rhomboidal composition typical of the Mudejar style.
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1.69 km
Astronaut carving, Salamanca Cathedral
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In addition to the astronaut, there is also a dragon eating an ice cream near the figure, which adds a contemporary and fun touch to the historic façade.
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1.80 km
Salamanca Cathedral
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The need to build this building arose when what is now known as the Old Cathedral became small due to the boom of the city, due to the university activity, at the beginning of the 16th century. For its construction, help was requested from the Catholic Monarchs.
The works began in 1512, on a project by Gil de Ontañón, and ended in 1733, so this cathedral is one of the last manifestations of Spanish Gothic.
It was planned that the Old Cathedral would remain standing to allow worship until the construction of the New one was completed and that at that time it would be demolished. When the work was completed, more than two centuries later, the idea was reconsidered and, luckily, both buildings were preserved.
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1.87 km
Jeronimus Tower/Cathedral
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3.05 km
Plaza Mayor of Salamanca
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4.27 km
Courtyard of the University of Salamanca
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4.96 km
Roman Bridge of Salamanca
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6.06 km
Cathedrals of Salamanca
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Old Cathedral: Dedicated to Santa María de la Sede, it is in a transitional Romanesque style and began to be built in the first half of the 12th century. Its dome, known as the Torre del Gallo, is one of the most notable elements.
New Cathedral: Built between the 16th and 18th centuries, it mixes late Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. It is the highest cathedral in Spain, 110 meters high. The idea of building a new cathedral arose due to the city's increasing population and the need for a larger space for worship.
Both cathedrals have been declared World Heritage Sites and are a fundamental part of the city of Salamanca1. If you want to visit them and learn more about their history, art and worship, you can do so through cultural visits that include state-of-the-art audio guides in several languages1. I hope you enjoy your visit to this impressive cathedral complex! 🏰✨
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7.89 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.52 km
1.69 km
635 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.37 km
461 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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The university is closely linked to the city's history. The Feria del Libro is taking place on the Plaza Mayor. There is music, but otherwise only book stalls - no food stalls. If I weren't hungry, I'd think it was great!
The Dominican monastery …
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The old town around the cathedral appears very homogenous. Great care has been taken to preserve the buildings' immaculate historic exteriors. Due to the narrow streets, the churches with their elaborate portals are difficult to photograph.
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- NOTE: it is always a good idea to walk through Salamanca, even more so at Christmas time.
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