Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Salamanca, Spain

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.4 km
Ascend 82 m
Descend 68 m

Experience Salamanca in Spain in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in SalamancaIndividual Sights in Salamanca

Sight 1: Iglesia Vieja del Arrabal

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The old church of El Arrabal, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, is a Romanesque church of the twelfth century located in the Arrabal neighborhood of Salamanca.

Wikipedia: Iglesia Vieja del Arrabal (Salamanca) (ES)

409 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Puente Romano

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The Roman bridge of Salamanca, also known as Puente Mayor del Tormes, is a Roman bridge crossing the Tormes River on the banks of the city of Salamanca, in Castile and León, Spain. The importance of the bridge as a symbol of the city can be seen in the first quartering of city's coat of arms. It has been known traditionally as puente mayor and as puente prinçipal which gives access to the southern part of the city. The bridge as it currently appears is a result of several restorations. One of the disasters that most affected it was the Flood of San Policarpo on the night of January 26, 1626. It was declared Artistic Historic Monument on June 3, 1931, and Bien de Interés Cultural in 1998. Until the beginning of 20th century it carried the main road into the city, and continued to bear heavy traffic until 1973. Since the construction of a third bridge for road traffic it remains exclusive for pedestrians.

Wikipedia: Roman bridge of Salamanca (EN)

284 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Iglesia de Santiago

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The church of Santiago del Arrabal is a Roman Catholic church located on the banks of the Tormes River in the city of Salamanca (Spain). Its construction dates back to the twelfth century, being one of the oldest in Salamanca. It is located in the vicinity of the Roman bridge of Salamanca and the stone boar. It is one of the churches near the Silver Route before the entrance to the city on the Jacobean pilgrimage. The interior was completely baroque in the eighteenth century due to the transformations and rehabilitations that were made. The church was important in the celebrations of the feast of Santiago in which the representatives of the city council came on horseback preceded by a herald with a flag.

Wikipedia: Iglesia de Santiago del Arrabal (Salamanca) (ES)

482 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: Iglesia del Carmen de Abajo

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Iglesia del Carmen de Abajo Iniziar / CC BY-SA 3.0

The church of the Venerable Third Order of Carmen, known as the church of Carmen de Abajo, is the only remaining remains of the convent of San Andrés de Salamanca.

Wikipedia: Iglesia del Carmen de Abajo (Salamanca) (ES)

1269 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 5: Domus Artium 2002 (DA2)

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DA2 Domus Artium 2002 is a contemporary art centre located in the city of Salamanca (Spain) and inaugurated in April 2002 on the occasion of the European Capital of Culture. It is built on what was the old provincial prison, a building built in 1930 and renovated by the architect Horacio Fernández del Castillo as a museum space, preserving original elements such as the doors of the cells and the original iron grille.

Wikipedia: DA2 Domus Artium 2002 (ES), Website

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