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The Plaza Mayor of Salamanca

The Plaza Mayor is the heart of Salamanca and one of the finest baroque squares of Spain. The Salamanca audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this masterpiece of golden stone, the meeting point of the whole city.

A baroque jewel of golden stone

Built from 1729 in a baroque style, the Plaza Mayor of Salamanca is considered one of the finest squares of Spain. Entirely built in the golden stone of the region, which takes superb shades in the sun, it is surrounded by arcaded galleries, adorned with medallions of famous figures, and dominated by the façade of the city hall. The beating heart of the city, it is the meeting and celebration place of the people of Salamanca.

What to see

You admire the arcaded galleries of golden stone, the medallions of famous figures and the façade of the city hall, in a lively atmosphere. The Plaza Mayor is the baroque heart of Salamanca, one of the finest squares of Spain. It is a must-see stop and an ideal starting point, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Plaza Mayor lies in the heart of the historic centre of Salamanca, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the cafés and shops under the arcades have their own hours. The square is lively all day and particularly beautiful illuminated in the evening.

When was the Plaza Mayor of Salamanca built?

From 1729, in a baroque style; entirely built in golden stone, it is considered one of the finest squares of Spain.

Where is the Plaza Mayor of Salamanca?

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