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The Cathedral of Salamanca has a number of unusual carvings but none so surprising as a modern astronaut. Been Here? 427 Want to Visit? 348 Astronaut carving in the Salamanca new cathedral..


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You can also do a self guided rooftop tour of the cathedrals, which takes you through the Old Cathedral and takes you to the top of the building where you will be met with beautiful views of Salamanca. The New Cathedral of Salamanca was constructed between the 16th and 18th century. It follows two styles: late Gothic and Baroque.


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The Cathedral School of Salamanca existed as far back as the late 12th century. The oldest university building in Salamanca, now the Rectorate, is the old Hospital del Estudio, built in 1413, with the final element of the building programme begun in 1533.


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The Catedral Nueva, or 'New Cathedral' is not new at all, as is the way of many churches in European cites. It's a building project that started back in 1513, and was interrupted by various.


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The Cathedral of Santa María (Spanish: Catedral Vieja de Santa María ), known as the Old Cathedral, is one of the two cathedrals in Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain. Founded by Bishop Jerome of Périgord, its construction began in the first third of the 12th century and was finished at the end of the 14th century, in Romanesque and Gothic style.


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The group of cathedrals of Salamanca comprises the Old Cathedral and the New Cathedral, which share the great bells tower. The Old Cathedral or St María Cathedral is one of the most beautiful in its style. It has a Latin cross plan with three naves that are finished off in both apses, and an amazing dome over the transept that is known as the.


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SALAMANCA Salamanca Cathedrals - Tour and visitors guide Any visitor to Salamanca will be surprised to learn that Salamanca enjoys two Cathedrals that stand side by side. In this Salamaca´s Cathedral guide we will cover the most interesting things to enjoy during a visit to the Cathedral.


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Old Cathedral together with the new Cathedral make a great combination for a visit. Every Tuesdays between 10 and 12 you can enter for free (saving 4 euro). But, besides the size and the mosaics, what you must not miss is the walk on the roofs. Through the tower you gain access to several corridors that lead you on the top the cathedrals.


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The New Cathedral of Salamanca is the second largest cathedral in Spain, behind that of Seville. It was built when the Old City became too small due to the growth of the city and in it we can enjoy the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles after being consecrated in 1733. The exterior of the New Cathedral


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View of Salamanca Cathedral. When we speak of the Cathedral of Salamanca in fact we are referring to two churches joined together. First, there is the old cathedral dating from the 12th-13th centuries; and then the new one from the 16th century. The Old Cathedral is in the Romanesque style with the outstanding Gallo Tower.


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The Catedral Vieja de Salamanca is one of the most beautiful Romanesque monuments in Europe, topped off by its world-famed dome, also known as the Torre del Gallo. It is the perfect Romanesque cathedral that a monumental city like Salamanca required.


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The Old Cathedral of Salamanca (Cathedral Vieja de Salamanca in Spanish) is one of two existing cathedrals in the city of Salamanca, Castile and Leon, Spain. It was founded by Bishop Jerónimo de Perigord. Its construction began in the first third of the 12th century, continuing until the 14th century.


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By the late 15th century, however, the Romanesque cathedral no longer reflected Salamanca's status as seat of Castile's premier university, and in 1491 the chapter resolved to build a new church. The New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva) was constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries in two styles: late Gothic and Baroque..


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After in the beginning of the 15th century, it was decided that Salamanca needed a bigger and more splendorous cathedral. The result was The New Cathedral, constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries in the Gothic and Baroque styles, commissioned by Ferdinand V of Castile of Spain, the Catholic King.


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The cathedral is dedicated to the Virgen de la Asunción. It is a huge, airy Cathedral with clean lines. The interior is, to us, very similar to that of Segovia Cathedral (which was built at the same time). Highlights include the beautiful carved choir built according to the plans of Alberto de Churriguera.