Salamanca Photos

(Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain)





Historic bridge in central Salamanca.


View of the city's famous bull statue.


View of the historic tower on the Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja).



The New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva), standing alongside the city's Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja).


Aerial view of the cathedrals and the surrounding cityscape.


Art Nouveau and Art Déco Museum (Museo Art Nouveau y Art Déco), a major museum housing an import collection of art works and Fabergé jewels.


View of the Salamanca Bullring (Plaza de Toros La Glorieta), which dates back to the late 19th century and hosts many large events, with a capacity of around 10,000 people.


View of Mayor Square (Plaza Mayor), built in the early 18th century and surrounded by spectacular, palatial buildings, endless arches and a number of prominent balconies.


The Mayor Square (Plaza Mayor) has become an important part of city life and hosts many notable festivals and events throughout the year.


Night-time view of the Plaza Mayor, a prominent public space in the very heart of the city.


San Esteban Museum (Museo de San Esteban), housed in the magnificent Convento de San Esteban.


Historic buildings, contrasting with more modern architecture nearby.