Sightseeing in Salamanca

Experience Salamanca while on a kosher holiday in Kosher River Cruise’s river cruises. This is just one of the many places you will discover on your tour of Spain.

Salamanca is a city in western Spain that is the capital of the Province of Salamanca in the community of Castile and León. The city lies on several hills by the Tormes River. Its Old City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.

Salamanca, Spain

These places are some of the highlights of your stay in Salamanca.

Roman Bridge of Salamanca

The Roman bridge of Salamanca, also known as Puente Mayor del Tormes is a Roman bridge crossing the Tormes River on the banks of Salamanca. The importance of the bridge as a symbol of the city can be seen in the first quartering of the city's coat of arms.

Salamanca Cathedral

The New Cathedral is, along with the Old Cathedral, one of the two most magnificent cathedrals of Salamanca. It was built somewhere between the 16th and 18th centuries in two styles: late Baroque and late Gothic. Construction began in 1513, and the cathedral was consecrated in 1733. Ferdinand V of Castile of Spain commissioned it

Roman Bridge of Salamanca

The Roman bridge of Salamanca, also known as Puente Mayor del Tormes is a Roman bridge crossing the Tormes River on the banks of Salamanca. The importance of the bridge as a symbol of the city can be seen in the first quartering of the city's coat of arms.

Casa de la Conchas

The Casa de las Conchas is a historical building currently housing a public library. It was built from 1493 to 1517 by Rodrigo Arias de Maldonado, a knight of the Order of Santiago de Compostela and a professor in the University of Salamanca.

Casa Lis

This exceptional museum of decorative arts is in Casa Lis, a Modernist building constructed in 1905. With almost 2,500 pieces, the collection spans from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Objects displayed include decorative glass, porcelain figures, statues crafted from gold, enamel works, paintings, ivory pieces, furniture, jewelry, antique toys, and even a Fabergé egg.

Plaza Mayor

The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Spain is a large plaza located in the center of Salamanca, used as a public square. It was built in the traditional Spanish baroque style and is a popular gathering area.

Convento de San Esteban

The Convento de San Esteban is near the Old Cathedral, a little way from the Puente Nuevo (New Bridge), in a peaceful setting. This Dominican monastery has a splendid church built between 1524 and 1610 with a facade that exemplifies lavish Plateresque decoration. The church boasts a gilded high altar of 1693 by José de Churriguera, one of the sculptor's most significant works, and three side altars created by his pupils.

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