Cathedral of Salamanca
The Cathedral of Salamanca is actually two cathedrals, each with its own tower. The old cathedral was started in the 12th century and completed in the 14th century. The adjoining new cathedral was constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries. Since the university was built about the same time in the same part of the city and with a similar style, some of the university buildings may be mistaken for religious buildings.
The detail above the portal is outstanding.
In 1992, the fine detail in the columns on the sides of the portal of the old cathedral was being restored. (refer to the first two pictures.) With permission, Jeronimo Garcia, added modern motifs such as the astronaut to represent the 20th century. Other added images are a dragon/fawn eating ice cream, a lynx, a bull, and a crayfish.
The tower at the end of the street in the picture above is the Convento de San Esteban.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salamanca#University
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/a-spanish-mystery/
These are gorgeous archicture.Wonderful how well preserved it is.
Thanks for the comment. They are well preserved because they take pride it them, and like housework, maintenance never comes to an end. Blog on!
My tours of Spain have been Toledo, Madrid, and the Eastern area (Barcelona to Gibraltar). Maybe I’ll add this place to my itinerary.
Portugal is an interesting country, with a different culture than Spain.
I’ve never been to Salamanca, but heard lots about it. These photographs are stunning, as is the architecture and sculpture work.
I am finding Spanish history to be very interesting.
Next is 🇵🇹 Portugal. Different in so many ways.
How beautiful! I love the architecture and your photography has certainly captured it! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Paul for making this challenge work.
Look at all the detail! It’s so hard to realize all these were built before all the machinery we have today! So beautiful!
True, and it was so nice to leave the city and appreciate the beauty of mother nature.