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The Old Cathedral:

La Catedral Vieja de Salamanca

  • Brief description: The original cathedral of Salamanca. Romanesque in style, the new cathedral was annexed to it at the end of the 15th century due to the demographic increase of the city and the belief, at the time, that it was "small, dark and low". The interior features the altarpiece of the main altar, the Patio Chico (small yard) and the cloister, though, to be honest, we don't think it's worth going inside (it's too expensive). More interesting are the Cathedral's medieval towers, with spectacular views of the church and the city. 
  • Cost: Old Cathedral: 4.75€. Visit to the Towers: 3.75€. Free entrance Tuesdays from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
  • Length of visit: 30 minutes for each.
  • Hours: Old Cathedral: 10:00 to 19.30 // Medieval Towers: 10:00 to 20:00 (final entry, 19:15).
  • How to get there: Continue down Calle Libreros and turn left at Calle de Tavira into Plaza Juan XXIII. The entrance to the Towers is through Plaza de Juan XXIII and the entrance to the Old Cathedral is through the interior of the New Cathedral.