Clerecía

The Clerecía, in Salamanca

The Clerecía is an imposing baroque ensemble, a former Jesuit college, neighbour of the Casa de las Conchas. The Salamanca audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this religious building and the climb to its towers, which offers an exceptional view.

The former Jesuit college

The Clerecía is a vast baroque ensemble built by the Jesuits, comprising a church and a former college, today a pontifical university. Its monumental façade and its two high towers dominate the historic centre. The climb to the towers, by the route known as Scala Coeli, allows you to pass between the two bell towers and offers, from the heights, an exceptional view over the roofs of Salamanca and its monuments. It is one of the great witnesses of the baroque art of the city.

What to see

You admire the monumental baroque façade, the church and the two high towers, and you can climb, by the Scala Coeli, for an exceptional view over the roofs of Salamanca. The Clerecía is a great witness of the baroque art of the city. It is a major stop to be discovered with respect, in the heart of the historic centre.

Practical information

The Clerecía lies in the heart of the historic centre of Salamanca, reachable on foot. The façade can be freely admired; the visit of the church and the climb to the towers generally have a fee and follow their own hours, which vary. The ascent requires caution; it is best to check the arrangements and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is the Scala Coeli of the Clerecía?

It is the route of the climb to the towers of the Clerecía, which passes between the two bell towers and offers an exceptional view over the roofs of Salamanca.

Where is the Clerecía?

In the heart of the historic centre of Salamanca, in Spain.