Old Town Salamanca
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Popular places to visit
Plaza Mayor
Gaze up at the majestic walls enclosing the heart of one of Spain’s most lively plazas where cobblestone paths pass upscale boutiques and restaurants serving traditional tapas.
University of Salamanca
Marvel at the historic buildings and learn about the student culture in one of the oldest educational institutions in the world.
New Cathedral of Salamanca
Explore one of Salamanca's two cathedrals, a monumental building that houses a rich collection of centuries-old religious paintings and carvings.
Old Cathedral of Salamanca
Admire many works of religious art and climb up a medieval tower when you visit the oldest Christian building in Salamanca.
San Esteban Convent
Go on a self-guided tour of the church, chapels and cloister of this centuries-old convent. Admire gorgeous religious art and see where a saint confessed her sins.
Casa de las Conchas
Count the regularly spaced scallop shells that adorn the walls of this historic 500-year-old building surrounded by symbols of love.
Things to do
Private tour to Avila & Salamanca from Madrid
Salamanca: Private tour of the most important sites
Top hotels in Old Town Salamanca
![Hotel Silken Rona Dalba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527300/527223/d4596229_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2023
![Eurostars Las Claras](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/879500/879467/809937e9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 29 May 2024
![Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1536500/1536420/a7a17621_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 23 May 2024
![NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523316/62c12070_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
![Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561800/561758/21e57e45_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
![Ikonik Plaza Mercado](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1145200/1145134/6922409c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 31 May 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Salamanca
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Salamanca Centro
Salamanca Centro is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas.
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Tenerías
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Tenerías. You might want to make time for a stop at Salamanca Automobile History Museum or Monumento al Lazarillo de Tormes.
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Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.
Fontana
While Fontana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Esteban Convent and Las Duenas Convent.
![Roman Bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/224000/224826-Roman-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Arrabal
Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider stopping by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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Alamedilla
Visitors to Alamedilla enjoy its historical sites, and if you want to do some exploring, Alamedilla Park is worth a stop.