Museums

Casa de Las Conchas

This house of shells is a major landmark in Salamanca. The house influenced by gothic, italian and moorish architecture and is decorated with over 300 sandstone shells and exquisite iron work. The building is currently being used as a public library, the top floor is used as a gallery for local and international artists and exhibitions.

Museo de Unamuno

Located beside the University, the museum was once the residence of D Miguel Unamuno, one of Spain's most masterful and influential writers. Inside, there is a library, bedroom, photos, furniture and personal objects belonging Unamuno as well as a portrait of him painted in 1935.

Museo de la Universidad

Some of Salamanca's finest artifacts such as painted wooden sculptures can be found here. The extensive ceiling of the library of the University of Salamanca, depicted the constellations and signs of the zodiac was painted by Fernando Gallego in the 15th century.

Casa Lis

This house was constructed in 1905 and is the only notable example of Modernist architecture in Salamanca. The materials used are iron and crystal. with stain-glass windows. Within the house is the Museum Art Nouveau and Art-Déco and the Foundation of Manuel Andrade Branches.

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