A beautiful cathedral. On if two! It is the ‘new’ one but still of an age and richly decorated. Even though it was a Sunday it was closed as it was between masses. The outside it still worthy of visiting with its elaborate carving. Several of the statues have had their heads removed which happened during the war with the French. A stunning part of a stunning town. Don’t forget to look for the astronaut which has been carved into some of the renovations which are in a lighter material.

The entry fee is 10 € without discount but well worth the price to maintain this incredible cathedral. The high altar and choir are amazing as well as the grandeur of the entire church(es). Lovely to be able to see the difference between the new and old so easily. The use of the audio guide (incl. with ticket), a guidebook or a real guide is helpful to understand the architecture, history and artwork of the cathedral. For a different view of the cathedral, do the Ieronimus Tower Tour. Entrance to the tower is on the other side of the cathedral.

It's one of 2 cathedrals in Salamanca and is the seat of the diocese of Salamanca. Built between 1533 and 1733 with mix of Gothic and Baroque styles - one of the largest Cathedrals in Spain with one of the tallest bell tower. We visited in the night and stayed on to the night when they had an Easter procession in the streets. Popular place that is not free entry. Easy walking to get there, but many people visit it so you have to be patient.

Good set of cathedrals, very unusual arrangement. Nothing too different or unusual with the internal décor, much like other medieval cathedrals. Still well worth a visit.

Spectacular cathedral in Salamanca, Spain. You must try to visit the place a historical and architectural beauty. Taking services of guide is advisable then you can see and understand the period of construction by different regime. Amazing.

When in Salamanca, this has got to be one of your sites to see, both the old & new! Be sure to look closely at the carvings around the doors & at the top of columns! I could have spent all day creating a treasure hunt of cool findings there!

A must see place. Worth visiting both to I appreciate the two. I let you decide which you like. But you have to buy 2 tickets for both and get aludo guide 10 euro each

Such a quaint and peaceful park to laze in , on a lovely sunny afternoon in this amazing city of Salamanca . There’s lovely well manicured pathways all around this park that intertwine and all lined with spectacular floral displays or arched corridor trees , lovely sculptures dotted around the park and the views are breathtaking, this is a very nice place to visit .

The garden is beautiful, but half of the plants dry out because of lack of watering. There is irrigation system, but apparently it's not turned on regularly which is important in the summer, so the soil is always dry. It's a shame that such a beautiful place is not taken care of.

This is one of my favorite places in Salamanca and it is gorgeous during the day or night. The trees, plants, and flowers are lovely and there is shade during the hot summers. It's so peaceful here, people are usually respectful and not yelling, so I liked coming here to write poetry. There are a lot of young and old couples in love hanging out on the many benches, so it's a great place for dates, but would also be perfect for families, friends, and singles. It's right next to the hostel for pilgrims going to Santiago and is free to enter. Also, the hours are wrong - I went late at night when it said it was closed and it was still open.

This was an absolutely beautiful garden with a great outlook over the city. We brought our kids and they enjoyed walking around looking at plants and playing with some rocks on the ground, because obviously every kid finds rocks to be the most fascinating thing in the entire world. Way more fascinating than the garden or the view! In all seriousness, we had lots of fun.

Beautiful and well kept garden with beautiful flower beds and awesome city views. Quite popular with Spaniards and tourists.

Small Garden on part of former city walls - view in any direction is amazing. Worth visiting - even if only one entry is opened.

This is a small and charming garden located just to the southeast of Salamanca Cathedral. You enter through a brick wall opening at the end of Calle Arcediano. Within there are manicured grounds and landscaped flowerbeds, a bust dedicated to La Celestina, fountain, benches and an elevated viewpoints of the Historic Centre as well as the Cathedral.

Absolotely lovely building, some great art deco stuff, my only but was lots off dolls. No pictures allowed inside, but thisnis the outside

This is why you should save all the stuff in your Grandmother's house after she passes: people will pay good money to wander around and gawk at her quirky collections! You don't lose much (just the fabulous courtyard) by not being able to take pictures: it looks much better from the street & bridge lit up at night.

If you're an Art Deco and Art Nouveau enthusiast, this museum is a must-see. After your tour, you can enjoy a snack in the lovely café.

I saw a poster board advertising this museum, which had a photo of the glass ceiling. I had to go see it! I absolutely loved this art deco museum! Lots of wonderful items on display. The glass ceiling, when you enter the museum, is stunning. I loved seeing the porcelain dolls, fans, jewelry, glassware, etc. You can't take any pictures, which was disappointing. I was hoping the gift shop would have a book on items that were on display, but no, they didn't have any. At least I took a photo of the poster board for my memories.

This must be our favourite place in Salamanca. Every corner had something interesting and beautiful but we especially loved the Lalique glass and the dancing figurines. The curator of the exhibitions has done a fantastic job. The dancers were lit like they were on stage and seemed to be moving; truly breathtaking. The café served simple but tasty sandwiches and the Caffè de Lis was yummy. Around a wonderful experience and a very stylish one. The shop was rather generic and doesn't have many items related to the exhibits, which was a little disappointing. Perhaps there is copyright issues. This does not detract from the visit. Do not miss coming here

The place is small but quite a finding for those who particularly like this kind of art! Workers there seem to be too used to having much free time - as it was literally me and another person at the venue - they seemed unpleased with my presence and barely spoken to any of my questions or even my salutation. Don't mind them as they don't mind you and enjoy the place.

The ticket woman had very Bad manner and moody It is a nice place with art supposed to have a nice calm and positive person for reception. This is not free entry. I had to pay for visiting. The woman with short blond hair should do something else better for her Not good for reception at ticket office. Horrible impression.

The frog is a symbol of the city. Make sure you entertain yourself trying to find it in the mural of the university. To be honest, for me the most interest part of the visit is the walk there through the streets. Salamanca is stunning. You feel like you have jumped back in time. I felt like there should have been fancy carriages carrying royal ladies around.

Upon closer inspection of the facade, visitors can spot a small frog (La Rana) perched on a skull among the numerous sculpted figures and decorative motifs. According to legend, students who find the frog on their first attempt are destined for academic success. This tradition continues to this day, attracting both students and tourists who try to locate the famous lucky frog on the university's facade.

Wonderful building, took a few minutes to spot the frog, so here's hoping tradition is true.

Absolutely beautiful city with a myriad of attractions and sights. Exceptional food and friendly people

Interesting. The extend of details. Amazing.

Small spot, but funny to stop by.

Stunning, must see when in Salamanca!

A gem of a museum and it is free! Beautifully curated and organized information and artifacts about the history of Leon and surrounding area. Appreciated that most signage had English translation as Google translation can be time consuming & not always very accurate with signage in museums. The staff were kind and there are lockers in front to place bags. Toilets in the basement. We easily spent 1-1/2 hours here and could have definitely stayed longer.

An absolute must-see in Salamanca. It's very beautiful and interesting. The view from the choir is breathtaking and the cloisters are peaceful. We saw our first storks here too.

The Convent of San Esteban is not merely a monument of stone and cloisters, but a resting place of history itself. Within its walls lie several illustrious figures of Spain’s intellectual and spiritual heritage, among them Francisco de Vitoria, whose pioneering work on the rights of the indigenous peoples of the Americas laid foundations for modern human rights. Alongside him rest other eminent Dominicans such as Domingo de Soto, Mancio de Corpus Christi, Pedro de Sotomayor, and Matías de Paz, each leaving their own mark upon theology and philosophy. Yet what most captured my attention was the presence of Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, the formidable 3rd Duke of Alba. One of the greatest military commanders of his age, feared by his enemies and revered by his allies, his name alone evokes the discipline, power, and severity of Spain’s Golden Century. To stand in such proximity to his remains is to feel, if only briefly, the weight of empire and the echoes of a man who shaped history.

The Convento de San Esteban is a Dominican monastery of Plateresque/late-Gothic style, situated in the Plaza del Concilio de Trento in Salamanca. Opened in 1256.

Well worth the entrance fee. Fabulous place. A must visit in Salamanca. You can easily cover it in an hour. The ceilings are fantastic and different in different areas. So, keep looking up.

Not as large as the cathedral and a little different than that one since it has the ‘claustro’.

St. Stephen's Convent is an important Dominican monastery It is open from 10am to 2pm & 4pm to 8pm daily and entry is (€4.50 per adult). Visits include access to both lower and upper floors of the cloisters as well as the main church building. The buildings you see today were constructed between around 1524 to 1610 and represent fine examples of Plateresque architecture as well as Gothic and Baroque features. Within the cloisters, there are information panels located around both floors of the cloisters to help you understand what you are seeing when viewing the building architecture, items of antiquity and seeking to learn a bit of the monastery's history. The church is laid out in the shape of a latin cross with a tall narrow nave with ribbed vaults. The heavily gilded reredos screen created by Jose de Churriguera (1692) is remarkable. The upstairs choir area (accessed through the cloisters) is impressive. From here you can view the lower section of the nave and Churriguera's reredos quite well. You will definitely want to spend a few minutes as well viewing the exterior facade of the church, this is considered a masterpiece of Plateresque.

I really enjoy going there for lunch. Best falafels and I also love their fresh juices.

Had breakfast here on the last day in Salamanca! Maria Jose was the waitress, she is very friendly and accommodating. The view was unbeatable, I would recommend it!

Cena fabulosa! We selected from the fixed price menu. Excellent. And, fast and cheerful service. Just after we sat down a party of 20 came in from the university. I was ready to bail, but we decided to wait and see if we got service. Our waitress popped right out after she seated that party, a bit breathless, but super cheerful. The meal came quickly. And, the owner helped me with my Spanish. Recommended.

Excellent venue which we found via our Lonely Planet Spain guide book... Three course menu of the day for €15. The waitress gave us an additional menu (same items in English rather than Spanish). Great food, more than just a restaurant, beers, coffees, cakes, ice cream, meeting up with friends etc. Photo of my starter squid ink black rice with shrimp... very tasty.

Great tapas and menu de día! The portion of the menu is big and delicious including lots of choices and desserts. But there were a lot of people during the weekend just have to wait for a little time

Wow nice prices incredible selection. We loved this place. Also it is one of the cleanest cafes/restaurants around. Thanks to all the women working there. Btw, there are only women working in this place. But men are welcome too ;) There is no open air tough...

Excelente food and atmosphere.

This is my favorite restaurant in all of Salamanca. The food is incredible and the single server does an amazing job taking care of everyone in a timely manner. She always has a smile and remembers you after one visit! I am not the only person who loves this place, so reservations are recommended.

The food was delicious and the menu even pretty cheap for the food quality! Friendly and helpful service. Just pay attention to the opening hours, basically late lunch!

The food was very nice and we only had to pay 15 euros per person for a 3 course meal including a drink which was incredible. The quality was really good and we were well taken care of even with the business of the restaurant. The sever was doing an incredible job & we had almost no wait time at all. Would definitely recommend eating here even if it's a bit busy!

Great! The food was amazing, we got the lasagna, a salad, and fried camembert, and tiramisu, after all that we went home stuffed and very satisfied! It all seemed very home cooked in the best way! Would definitely go back!!

Excellent lunch, huge portions, very reasonably priced. Make sure to call to make a reservation - people were being turned away without reservations when we were there.

If you’re a vegetarian and are in Salamanca, then El Laurel is the perfect place for a meal. The food is excellent and they have a great value menu: two courses plus desert and a drink for €19.50. The service is warm, friendly and quick. It’s a 5 minute walk from the centre so not too touristy. The place was full of locals enjoying themselves, which is always of sign, so we recommend you book in advance. Highly recommended.

The staff was very friendly. The food was excellent and very filling. For two courses, bread, a drink a dessert we paid around 10€. Highly recommend. However, it's a very popular restaurant. So reserving a table is crucial.

First of all, I really wanted to give 5 stars but if I'm reviewing a place depending on their credentials, this place actually deserves 3 even though we had a lovely evening. If it wasn't a Michelin restaurant, I would ignore a lot and would give a better review. Also Spanish is not my native, if I misunderstood anything, feel free to correct me. I chose this restaurant to enjoy with my 9-year old son as En La Parra has menu infantil. My son decided to go for Granito menu. He enjoyed this experience thoroughly. The starters have a flow and everything was distinct yet balanced. The bread is bought from another bakery, which is a big NO for me at a Michelin restaurant. It was good, the problem is not that. Once Parte del Todo started, I felt like the coherence slipped and plates became very generic. The taste was very good but it was missing that Wow factor. Desserts were good also but apart from the bombon and piñon, I don't remember the taste of the others. I will definitely try to recreate the piñon. Service was very good, it was my son's second experience in a Michelin guide restaurant and first proper Michelin star meal. The staff made us feel very comfortable. It was overall a good experience

En La Parra’s menu delivers a refined yet heartfelt take on traditional Iberian cuisine. Dishes like the bright gazpacho and delicately cured tongue reveal both respect for classic flavors and a modern hand in presentation. The pricing feels fair for the level of care that goes into each plate, and the calm, unhurried setting encourages you to slow down and truly enjoy the progression of courses. It’s an excellent pick if you want to taste familiar Spanish traditions reimagined with a contemporary elegance. Had a great recommendation from staff there for a bottle of white to accompany.

We love going to fine dining when we travel and in Spain we had phenomenal experience in such restaurants. Unfortunately, THIS WAS NOT THE CASE HERE. The price point was very high considering going for pretension over food quality...non of the dishes were unforgettable even though you could tell they were complicated to make and took alot of effort, it's just not that tasty and the small portions didn't help. (Literally one of the dishes is called drops of something I don't remember) some of it was really bad, sorry...but the first dish with the soup was absolutely bad. Anyway, it was an experience but not a great one. The staff didn't like us at all... We don't speak Spanish and they don't have English so communication was not fun, we saw they had better conversation with other guests and that's OK, I guess. Overall, the high price, the fact we were 10 minutes early and asked to wait outside, and several other things made me think that someone was paid for them to get a star...lol I wouldn't return, nither will my husband who is much more relaxed usually and I guess they would be ok with that.

Top notch, Michelin star restaurant that doesn't break the bank. Amazing location (better to walk to the restaurant) in Salamanca's old town. Menu is heavy on local delicacy meats. Not hugely innovative but rather solid and proven dishes executed to perfection. I liked that you are offered a complimentary toothbrush :) the round table by the window is perfect.There are tow menu options at around 60 eur per person without drinks. Go for the large menu if you are hungry.

I’ll give 5 stars for the potential but 2 stars for today. I’ll explain it below: This restaurant is located in Salamanca. That means it’s situated in a "non-hub" location. That, per se, exemplifies effort and ambition, seen both in the venue's aesthetic and the quality of the ingredients. This speaks volumes about the potential on the horizon. And let's give applause to the female chef steering the ship in an industry that's not exactly known for its gender equality. Kudos to her for breaking through, persevering, and leading the way! So, I opted for their extensive Pizarra menu to fully immerse myself in Chef Rocio's vision. The price is quite fair, so I can only guess that people who complained about it aren’t really used to eating course menus or often eat fine dining. 1-My Highlights: The croquetas are delivered with a satisfying crunch and rich liquid interior, a real crowd-pleaser. I could live in these croquetas! The sandwich featuring Iberico and caviar? Pure luxe and a symphony in my mouth. The mejillón dish was a curiosity that paid off, and the mantequilla sobrasada was a pleasant curveball. The salad was what I expected in such a restaurant, audacious! Though these ingredients may not be everyone's cup of tea (myself included), the skill in their preparation won me over, and that’s why I hugely praise them. 2. Sweets: The desserts ended the meal on a high note. I loved every single one of them personally and bite-wise. A quick heads up: the chocolate creation might overwhelm those not in the sugar fan club. There wasn’t any alternative on the dish to balance it. 3 - I don’t drink much, so the referred drink selection for my 2 cups of alcohol was well-tuned. Thanks to the staff for choosing them for me. 4- Now, the real thing. The Letdowns: The rest of the dishes lacked the spark I was hoping for. It failed to insert itself and /or reach the crescendo promised by the menu. The term that springs to mind is 'blunt.' Even the ravioli, generally a failsafe, was missing that oomph. I was pretty sad at that point. I was like, “Oh my god, even the ravioli is blunt.” Regrettably, I can only say that most dishes missed the punch, a taste adventure, and worse of all… it missed… taste. It’s terrible to say that, but most of them were tasteless. In summary, the experience was a bit of a rollercoaster. I soared, I dipped, but I'm optimistic about where we'll end up. Chef Rocio, you've got the talent, and better, you've got the staff - which I know is hard to train. Just ensure the rest of the menu lives up to its promising start. It’s as if you were afraid to dare / A constipated potential (funny to say, but it feels like that 🫠). Go and explode our tongues! Make people happy, angry, and confused when eating your dishes. Make people feel and scream “WOW”. You have everything for that! I'll certainly be back to see how the story unfolds. Good luck and success! 👍⭐️ An update before I forget: Your colleague who presented the mantequilla is a gem you'll want to hang onto. He brings a level of enthusiasm and flair that could elevate your already solid service. His vibe is infectious; he's the kind of energy everyone wants to be around when dining out. In just a few words, he gave all the essential info needed to fully enjoy and discover what you wanted to present . This guy is a keeper; he knows how to make an experience memorable. Reward and look after him, because he's a real asset to your team! :)

Modern interior with class and elegance. Friendly serving staffs, attentive, very professional to better the dinning experience. 7 course meals with excellent flavors with well harmonized fresh ingredients...loved every bites..Super dinning experience worth flying back.....Two Thumbs up!!!

If you are in Salamanca you definitely have to visit. I just found by lucky chance while exploring, great selection of dishes for lunch, 10 sounded a lot but really well balanced. I never normally go for the wine pairing but here was great, 100 times more generous than the few drops they give you in Asia. Go before it gets it’s first star

We found it here, and reading people’s reviews we decided to go check it out. It is neither cheap nor outrageous. However the food and service was really good. We had presa ibérica and the risotto. I would do back for more if I could.

Great food and soo friendly. I will come back🤩

Excellent service, and an overall great experience in the local cuisine. The tasting menu it's worth its price. I'd recommend it.

The food here is amazing. It is extremely well made and the variety and freshness of the ingredients always puts a smile on my face. We always make time to return to Oro Viejo whenever we return to Salamamca and it always delivers. The wine selection is also delicious.

I’ve been visiting this restaurant for about 4-5 years now, and this is the first time I’ve taken my time to write a review for this place. The food here is simply amazing, if you’re tired of all those stupid burger joints in this historic city, this is your spot. The chef has a quite simple authentic Spanish menu, which hasn’t changed much in the past 4-5 years, and that’s good cause why change something that’s not broken. The Risotto, Jeta asada and the patatas bravas tapas are my favorite ones, they’re just simply delicious, not too much not too less, just hits the spot. The lamb was pretty good as well but too much for me. I absolutely recommend making a reservation here for the weekends as it they’re always running a full house.

This restaurant has a cozy terrace just in the centre of Salamanca but in a quiet place where you can disconnect. They have a modern offer and in the menu you can find traditional dishes with a different and personal touch. It is not a wide offer, but full of quality and you won't miss anything As an example, here you can see my steak tartar with mustard and flowers. We also order croquettes and, although I cannot eat them, my family says they were delicious. The cook is really nice and the service attentive and polite.

Sometimes it can be hard to find a good meal in a very touristy area like the old part of Salamanca. I’m glad I came across Oroviejo. We ate from the bar/tapas menu I believe. I enjoyed all my dishes (risotto, bone marrow, poached egg) even though I didn’t find the menu to be all that cohesive in theme. There were some Asian inspired things and classic Spanish tapas. The sizes for the tapas are quite big and so I ordered maybe too much for myself haha. I would say the restaurant is a bit more elevated then your average place to get a caña and tapas :)

Fantastic Roman bridge with many arches and a cobblestone road leading directly into the old town area of Salamanca , thr bridge just oozes ingenuity of a bygone era and you can’t help wonder and marvel at such conquests of these brilliant tradesmen and scholars of this time .

Beautiful historic bridge with amazing views of the Salamanca skyline, especially the cathedral. It’s a peaceful spot to walk, take photos, and enjoy the connection between ancient Roman history and the charm of the old city. Perfect for a morning stroll or sunset visit. A must-see if you're in Salamanca!

Such a beautiful location in Salamanca. Easy to walk to and across. And the views of Salamanca from the other side are extraordinary. FYI, there is a little triangle "selfie stand" on the far side of the bridge (from Salamanca) which allows for excellent photos. Be sure to cross the bridge completely and make use of it. It's just to your right as you cross the bridge.

Well preserved bridge where one can get a nice vantage point of the city. Nice walk when it’s not hot.

Majestic. This Roman bridge that’s more than 2000 years old is awesome. It is architecture and design is spectacular

Really nice ancient bridge. Great it's survived. Well worth seeing.

Old bridge restricted to pedestrians only. Great site at night, good view of the river and city

¡Mi bella Salamanca! 🥰 What an amazing experience while attending La Universidad de Salamanca over the course of two summers!

The first university in Spain. The story of find a frog on the stone scrupture becomes world famous.

Salamanca University is a treasure trove of history and academia. The ancient lecture halls and ornate architecture transport you to another era. Walking through its historic corridors, I couldn't help but feel a sense of scholarly inspiration. The charming courtyards and vibrant student life added a delightful modern twist to this living piece of history. There is a 5 euro entrance fee gor student (don’t remember for the rest) but I have to say didn’t expect this nonsense payment! Try to find the frog in the facade otherwise you wont succeed in your exams 🤭

This is one of the oldest universities in Europe, and the sandstone facade is insanely detailed. Everyone tries to find the tiny frog hidden in the carvings—it’s a bit of a local legend. If you’re into history or architecture, definitely pop inside too—it’s full of charm and stories.

Students still rub the carved frog on the facade for exam luck, polishing its patina daily. The lecture halls' wooden desks bear ink stains from 16th-century scholars. The library's chains once secured priceless manuscripts. A beautiful historic place.

It's beautiful and very old, yes, but it's not exactly what I think of when I hear tourist attraction. It was a very brief sight to see, at it's exactly what you'd expect a university to be...just old. Not saying it was bad, it's just not something I'd recommended to a friend to spend their time on.

A beautiful university. The third oldest in the world. Tuition for a master’s degree, in English, for international students, one tenth of what it cost in the US (one third compared to State universities).

One of my favourite visits at Salamanca, wonderful view of insight and outside of the cathedral, and of course the surroundings (including the library). Interesting historical information though (currently) only in Spanish. The stairways are not suitable for young children or the infirm.

Worth every cent and step! This is a very special thing to do in Salamanca! Not only did we get incredibly beautiful views from the top of the tower, we got incredible views from several sides of the cathedral and into the cathedral! A lot of fun going in and out of doors to new views. Such a surprise to be high above the nave of the cathedral. Also a blast being scared by the ringing bells while right under them in the bell tower! There is a "traffic light" to keep people from having to pass each other in the winding staircase. The exhibits are very good too. The 1566 book on Aristotle...wow. We booked our tickets on line for a timed entry and would recommend doing this as there were some groups going in also.

Great value €4 each to visit the towers of the cathedral’s. Views across the city and beyond. Get to see inside the cathedral too from a high up viewing area. Keep an eye out for the storks nesting on the university bell tower and surrounding buildings. Information is only in Spanish. QR codes for English but the free wifi is not the best and signal 4G is very poor.

Well worth a visit and excellent value for money. You are able to view the cathedral and the city from different points during the climb, so you can take plenty of rest between each stage. There are interesting displays at each stage too. Really liked the birds eye view inside the cathedral. Great views of the historic centre. Interesting to observe the resident stork perched on one of the roofs. For us it would have been helpful to have some information in English.

This is a fun bell tower to climb! It’s helpful that they have “traffic lights” to know if the stairs are clear. I can’t imagine trying to do this in peak season though?!

Absolutely amazing, the best thing to do on a long list of great things in Salamanca. Visit the Cathedral first then see it from a wonderful view. You can never normally walk on those balconies high up in cathedrals, bows your chance. Then on to roofs and real close ups of the stunning architecture on both the old and new(1700) buildings. Enjoy great views over the city. All for €4 pp. They have a great traffic light system for the narrow stairs so no trying to pass people. Use the free Wi-Fi to scan the QR codes. We really loved this experience, DO NOT MISS IT.

Dont pay to visit the cathedral. Just pay 4 euros for this tower and you get to see both cathedrals from upper floor. Great deal

Wow! And Wow again. The Cathedral was built in 12-14 centuries, and it is not trying to look modern. The feeling of time is everywhere, from the central nave to the cloister and the chapels in the cloister. Highly recommended to everyone who is interested to learn more about history.

Catedral Vieja or Old Cathedral was founded by Bishop Jerome of Perigord (10??-1120), and was built in XII-XV centuries, and it is expressively Late-Romanesque/Early Gothic in style. High altar was created in 1430-1450 and its 58 panels were painted by Italian painters Dello Delli (1403-1470) and his brothers Nicola Delli and Sansone Delli. The population of Salamanca was growing very quickly in the XV century because of its university, and Old Cathedral couldn't admit all believers. That is why King Fernando, the Catholic (1452-1516), who was the Fernando II of Aragon and Fernando V of Castile commissioned construction of new cathedral. It was built between 1513 and 1733 right over the old cathedral. That's why today you can see old cathedral only from the belfry. The project of the cathedral was designed by Spanish architects Anton Egas and Alonso Rodrigues. The first stone of New Cathedral was laid in 1512 by Francisco de Cabrera y Bobadilla (14??-1529) the Bishop of Salamanca. His splendid tomb is in the New Cathedral. Salamanca, Castile and Leon, Kingdom of 🇪🇸 Spain 🇪🇸. December 1, 2014.

This is the older of the churches that make up Salamanca Cathedral. The Old Cathedral dates back to the 12th century when founded by Bishop Jerome Perigord. It was built during the 12th and 13th centuries and is mainly Romanesque in architecture with some Gothic features including the vaulted nave. The Old Cathedral is dedicated to Santa Maria de la Sede (St. Mary of the See). The Old Cathedral can be visited as part of a combined ticket (€10 per adult) that includes entry into the New Cathedral, cloister & historic chapels as well as the Episcopal Palace exhibition rooms just across from the cathedrals at Plaza Juan XXIII. Highlights for us were the frescos in St. Martin's Chapel and the beautiful ancient chapel of St. Barbara. However, most impressive is the apse altarpiece, a cycle of 53 scenes known collectively as the Final Judgement by Italian painter Dello Delli. This is a remarkable cathedral treasure, worth spending some time to enjoy. The cloister area was mainly closed during our visit but we enjoyed the small museum setup with a handful of rooms containing cathedral antiquity and artworks. Then, through the shop and over to the Episcopal Palace to see the exhibition rooms and artworks there. That wraps up your visit to the Salamanca Cathedral complex.

Amazing building. It's great being able to visit the old and new cathedral. Don't forget to visit the tower (ieronimus)

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. Its architecture has Romanesque and Gothic influences. It is dedicated to Santa Maria da Sede. The cathedral has a Latin cross plan and three Romanesque naves, topped by Gothic transitional vaults. The main door, although it has lost part of its original artistic value, still conserves two statues, representing scenes of the Annunciation, one on each side.According to a legend, the San Martín Chapel or Olive Oil Chapel, where the ports of oils that were later used in the lamps of the Cathedral, served as a refuge for Franco, a general of the time. It is also worth mentioning that in the Old Cathedral there was a dome that became known by popular as the Torre do Galo, this mainly due to a weather vane that had in the crown.

beautiful outside but definitely not worth 10€ entry in my opinion

A must visit in Salamanca

As a car enthusiastic, this was a gem of a museum. Wide range of different nationality cars from 1900 to 1980's. Whilst Al the information displays were only in Spanish that did not detract from the wide array of different cars over the ages. Added bonus was a well stocked range of toy cars to buy. Entry was 5 euro, and money well spent

A very interesting and eclectic collection of vehicles well displayed in a light and spacious building. To have an English translation would have enhanced our visit as all vehicle descriptions were in Spanish only!

Good place to visit when you plan to go to Salamanca. Well mantained, free of charge. They showcase so many car evolution from different brands.

A surprisingly pleasant experience with numerous cars, from the beginning of the 20th century!

I was surprised at how interesting this museum was! Big collection and many are types not usually seen -- plenty of Spanish designs of course! Be sure to stop by the tourist office in the Plaza Mayor for a €5 combo ticket that will also let you visit Casa Lis.

Great museum. Very well maintained and organised.

A lovely museum of classic cars from around the world. Makes a nice detour from walking in the city.

Small municipal market. If you like ham and other products it is a nice place for it. Good fruits also available

A great market in Salamanca, just outside of Plaza Mayor. Reasonably sized, not so massive it becomes an overwhelming maze of one vendor after another. Like Goldilocks, this one is just right, with everything you need - meats, cheeses, eggs, poultry, fruits, vegetables, etc. Do not skip this when you are in the area.

This market is not for the Muslim. It is non halal, many stalls sell pork and pork products. It is an excellent place to buy cooking ingredients. The seafood and meat are fresh. The saffrons and honey are of good value. The prices are acceptable. The market is well listed, clean and dry.

Not as busy as some other markets in spain and smaller but still perfect. Great for veg meat and fish and a few very nice tapas bars as well. As I say smaller but still well worth the visit

We went to the market square, bought some ham and cold cuts there, and were helped by a very nice guy named Sophian. What he recommended turned out to be delicious, and we’ll definitely be back in a few days 👍👍

I like its Neo-Mudejar style, built with red brick and colorful ceramic decorations, inspired by Moorish architecture.

Fun experience visiting the market on a busy day!! All of the stalls full of meats, seafood and treats!! The Best Salamanca has to offer!! We were treated to a Port tasting with charcuterie delights!! Loved the cheese with Spanish prosciutto followed by a Tawny Port!! Just Delicious!! It’s incredible to see the variety of costs for these Spanish Hams.

You going to read a lot ... in spanish, there's not much to see really, the view from the tower is nice though. There's a legend that goes like this, the devil gave classes there of black magic or something like that, but he has only 7 students to teach for 7 years, and then when they're all happy they graduated from Devil Salamanca Cave Uni the freaking devil keeps one of the students in the cave for freakin eternity! That the hell, so many famous people for hundreds of years were thought to be one of the students, and probably who ever got missing was assumed to be one of those graduates that were picked to stick around for freakin eternity, not sure go check it out its free to enter and the road its on is quite interesting as well, nice cobblestone with shallow steps, so nice to walk on.

Not much to see. I think it may have had an extra area to view but it was closed due to construction. I'm not sure as there were no information signs.

Interesting take of the devil (Salamanca) also the whole neighborhood is very old and beautiful

Came Thurs 17:30 in Oct. Closed. 10 mins to the tourist office at Plaza Mayor to inquire. Given an excuse about “new staff”. The devil is truly wicked.

The place is interesting only for the legend.

We had a fun time going to visit this landmark and learning about its history. It is right next another landmark so you get two for one (but they are both free!). I am not giving it 5 stars because it is not wheelchair accessible and if you have any mobility problems it might be tough because there are MANY stairs.

Small space. Closed. Do not visit.

Nobody likes to write all but stellar reviews but sometimes it is necessary. This experience started well and ended not so. We get there early, get a table and choose the ‘menu’. The ham and melon was delicious. Second was the ‘chuletta’ also good. Then, a large group arrived. Another waiter asked us to move so he could assemble a large table. We did and he said he was going to send us a treat. The treat was more water and coffee (we were moving for free anyway!). Then, we waited… our server was nowhere in sight (learned later he was in charge of changing the beer barrels). After a while he remembered us and came asking of our choice for ‘postre’. My wife’s came totally wrong. After so much time there we asked for the bill. They charged for that water and coffee and for the wrong dessert…

Amazing view to the square, great Cervantes old style deco, relaxing music, lively place with quiet areas too. Had 2 rich salads for dinner and a great house rioja!

Like a diamond in the heart of Plaza Mayor, Meson Cervantes is an excellent find. Fantastic tapas con beber! You won’t regret visiting this place!

Great atmosphere, staff is friendly, and food is great. I recommend you do the lunch special. It included 1st plate, 2nd plate, dessert and a drink for 18-20 euros. I also recommend the dessert mousse de limón.

Reasonably good food in a friendly atmosphere that would be great to share with friends. Staff were easy to deal with despite my limited Spanish and fast to respond. The food has some good flavors but sits for a while in the window waiting for you to choose it so it loses a bit from ordering fresh cooked at a table. Process are cheap. The bathrooms were clean.

We loved this restaurant. The food was excellent! We had the calamari, the goat cheese, iberico ham, and the grilled vegetables plate. All was absolutely delicious but the grilled vegetables was super tasty. Their wine was exceptional as well. Customer service was good and the restaurant with their antiques decors felt like they have been around since the Conquistador days. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

I am baffled by all the positive reviews for this place. I suspect that locals eating the daily menu get something much better - and good for them. We sat in the square in the evening and ordered several vegetarian dishes such as patatas bravas, salad, croquetas, padron peppers. All of them were the lowest quality I have ever had in Spain. We had sangria, which was clearly premixed from a bottle. The service was fine and the location stunning, but that’s unfortunately the worst meal we have had in Spain/Portugal in a 2 week trip.

We made a reservation for our family group, and the experience was pretty disappointing. The owner/manager that took our order was pretty rude and condescending while trying to impose on us some orders we do not want. The food, although looked OK was pretty "flat" with some common base sauce that made most dishes taste the same. The specialities around oxtail are simply disappointing. The only dish worth trying was the stewed "toro" tomatoes with cheese sauce. Service was overall bad, with an awful maitre taking the order and the exception of our nice waiter (a tall gentleman with white hair) that was clearly overworked but tried its best and was always courteous and attentive. A very disappointing experience after a long weekend of excellent food experiences in Salamanca. The restaurant itself was nice, but our table was located in corner with uncomfortable access to half of it (The table needs to be moved and the rest of the people stand up in order to get in and out)

Nice looking place with a good selection of tapas available. We had a friendly waitress but only ordered drinks and some tapas. Tried the local speciality 'Jeta'. Toilets way downstairs but with some cologne to splash and decent paper towels which was a pleasant surprise.

A delightful place that conveys authentic Spanish gastronomic culture. The food, along with the wine served, was impeccable. While the senior waiters were professional, and maintained the appropriate style one would expect in a restaurant of this kind, the junior staff—particularly the two young lads—seem to lack an understanding of their role. Of course, no one expects a waiter to bow these days, but a decent level of politeness and respect towards guests wouldn't go amiss. So please, behave, and stop being rude.

Most of the dishes on the menu we tried to order they said they didn’t have. What we did order was not great. The starter was too salty and the beef is meant to be 48months aged… it was fresh as yesterday, not good! The wine tasted like a cheap bottle from a corner shop. There was only is in the restaurant. Don’t waste your time or money, I would much prefer some local tapas and good wine from the bars.

Worst service ever. I speak spanish fluently and i went there with my two friends. We’re turists and they expected us to not notice that they raised the prices soo much! A plate with Jamon and bread went from 22 in total to 29 for the jamon and 6 for the bread. We then confronted them and they changed it to the prices seen on the picture. 7 euros for 1L of water is unacceptable!!! And the two plates that cost 23 and 24 actually cost 22 on the menu! The bread was dry and hard and they didnt try at all to give us good service, just because we are not from spain! Its unacceptable, because Salamanca is a beautiful city, but it survives off of turism, and stuff like this will ruin it! Absolutely disgusting treatment!!!!!

My husband asked for help choosing a red wine with lower alcohol content (as these can range widely (13 to 15.5 and more), as he has done at a thousand different restaurants before, and were always graciously helped - we always like choosing the local wines but as tourists we don't always know them. The response from a server named Miguel was "wine has alcohol" and "if you know which wine you want, I'll bring it", very annoyed that we were asking for help. If I was alone, I would have got up and left. I came back to Casa Paca because I had a good a experience 5 years ago, but never again. I hope Mr. Miguel gets his wish - no tourists and customers thst give him work.

What a Shame... we dined here on Sept 14th 2025.. Really wanted to like this place, Great terrace, great menu.. My meal of the pork tenderloin was delicious.. My mothers meal of the burger.. RAW RAW RAW.. There is a HUGE difference between serving RARE and RAW.. She was SO sick for TWO days, almost had to take her to the hospital. There should ALWAYS ALWAYS be a quality and temperature check on meat being served.. You could have given her ECOLI and put her life at risk.. NEVER ORDER ANYTHING RARE FROM HERE !!!!! She ate two bites only !!!

Modern but really delicious tapas are offered in this tiny gem. Every tapa we tried was tasty and the service was fantastic! Don't miss it if you are in Salamanca.

A gorgeous meal! We shared three starters and two mains! I loved the croquettes and lamb and artichoke the most

We were recommended 3 restaurants from our receptionist in our hotel who was born here. The first choice meson cervante was amazing, beautiful old style go upstairs and the ambience amazing, set lunch 19 euros. We decided because she was spot on that we would try Corte y cata, this place lacks energy, is so overpriced, the cheapest wine is 24 euros a bottle and then it jumps into the 100’s and rises to 400 euros a bottle, crazy considering you can get good wines under 10 euros in supermarkets. Anyway we started with the Iberia ham 18 euros, it was good however they served with bread that was cold and hard, not warm and soft, the second dish we had was the anchovy , 8 pieces that if I closed my eyes, it could of come from a can, the next dish we preordered was the prawn tempura, nothing special . No interesting flavor 10 pieces, that worked out at 2.10 euros a piece. I normally don’t criticize but as a food lover who doesn’t mind paying for a quality meal , I say to other food lovers, don’t disappoint yourself by coming here. I read reviews praising the food and thought , what the heck? Total rip off trading on its name.

An excellent, quality food and service. A perfect choice in the centre of Salamanca, with nice university views.

Excellent food and service, good portions and fair price.

Another great place for elevated tapas. The artichoke with truffle parmigiana was delicious!

A good spot if you want a less chaotic experience vs. going to a local spot with more people. Good size and well made tapas for average €4 per plate. Or you can get the menu of the day for €17. It includes 3 courses with water and bread. It will fill you up.

Extremely good food and excellent service. The second plate lacked a bit of things to accompany the dish - it focused on the meat and fish more. I believe a gourmet dish shouldn't mean less items in a plate. The only thing missing in this restaurant is napkin cloths, it would elevate the restaurant to its proper level. For the level of the restaurant, 22€ per person for lunch is an excellent price for the quality of food your getting.

We experienced one of our worst meals in Spain. For an expensive 5 star restaurant, both the food and service were very poor. Having relied on the menu English translation "T-bone steak", under the Spanish title chuleta de ternera, we received white meat probably veal, but at least half was not able to eat due to extensive fat. The photo shows some of the fat that had to be cut off together with a lot of sinew leaving only half of the meat to eat. It was also under cooked even though we sent it back once. Proper translation showed the meat was veal which is surprising given veal is normally lean, not fatty. Clearly it was a very poor quality meat and certainly not T-bone steak red meat. Having complained to the waiter twice, he had no interest at all. We asked to speak to the manager who was very aggressive, rude and threatened to call the police even though we showed him the photo. We therefore reluctantly paid the full bill and left. A very disappointing evening. We visit Spain regularly and this was the worst experience.

One of the worst experiences in years. Unprofessional, disrespectful and neglectful. I was in a big gala dinner and they offered rice (starter) and then somebody showed me a bowl with plain noodles saying world you eat this, it looked horrible. Then they kept serving everyone completely ignoring me. No alternatives were offered, they were looking at me staying and everyone is eating, serving a dish after the other. It was a surreal experience. Only in nightmares you can find such low level of unprofessional behavior. I had to leave to find a place to eat. My advise, is, avoid at all costs.

An excellent restaurant with a different quality of food that I suggest you definitely try. Also, their hosting is excellent. Calm atmosphere with delicious food and excellent quality.

We had a great experience here for a special Thursday date night. The menu is offered in the evenings during the week, so we ordered from that. The selections change weekly. All of the food we very good. The wine selection has many high quality bottles but we just wanted a glass of wine each, not a bottle, so our choices were limited. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful in describing the menu choices. The food came quickly. I thought the presentation was fine and the portions were plenty for me.

Extremely surprised by a 4+ rating.. Service is poor and the food was not good either. Grilled Aubergine with anchovies appears to have been grilled some months ago and thawed out, clearly lacking the colour of Aubergine or its taste. Stewed Cod with creamy potato had the consistency of slime unfortunately. I would venture to say a packet sauce was used. Invisible cremy potatoes was a first for me. Duck breast with quamquat was just that and absolutely nothing else, a raw bloody duck breast as per picture. All foods came cold except for the chips my partner ordered because for just under €100, we were both still hungry. At least the chips was hot straight from the freezer to the deep fryer. Whatever it was that singled us out for a terrible dining experience, it would be interesting to know. When i asvised the waiter of the poorquality of food, he laughted as simply walked on. Perhaps, the 4+ rating is due to the Establishment's pursuit to have Google remove negative reviews.

The food was good but not consistently. Some dishes were much better than others and their presentation was rather too plain. Nevertheless, prices are decent, the staff was very polite and the location is good as well.