The Old cathedral

The Old Cathedral of Salamanca

The Old Cathedral of Salamanca is a jewel of Romanesque and Gothic art, dedicated to Santa María de la Sede. The Salamanca audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this twelfth-century building and its famous Rooster Tower.

A Romanesque treasure of the twelfth century

Dedicated to Santa María de la Sede, the Old Cathedral of Salamanca was founded in the twelfth century. In a Romanesque and early Gothic style, it stands out by its scaled dome, the famous Torre del Gallo, as well as by its magnificent painted altarpiece and its frescoes. More intimate than the neighbouring cathedral, it keeps a precious medieval heritage and testifies to the beginnings of Christianity in Salamanca, forming with the new cathedral an exceptional ensemble.

What to see

You admire the scaled dome of the Torre del Gallo, the magnificent painted altarpiece and the frescoes, in an atmosphere of contemplation. The Old Cathedral is a Romanesque and Gothic jewel of the twelfth century. It is a major stop to be discovered with respect, in the heart of Salamanca.

Practical information

The Old Cathedral lies in the heart of the historic centre of Salamanca, adjoining the new cathedral, reachable on foot. A place of worship and a monument, the visit may have a fee and follows its own hours, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is particular about the Old Cathedral of Salamanca?

Founded in the twelfth century, it stands out by its scaled dome, the Torre del Gallo, and its magnificent painted altarpiece, a jewel of Romanesque and Gothic art.

Where is the Old Cathedral of Salamanca?

In the heart of the historic centre of Salamanca, adjoining the new cathedral.