Salamanca Cathedrals

In Salamanca, Castilla y León, Salamanca Cathedrals is an important sacred complex associated with Christianity and with the historical development of its region. A unique joined complex of Salamanca’s medieval Old Cathedral and the much larger late Gothic New Cathedral. Salamanca’s cathedral complex consists of two connected churches.

The Old Cathedral was begun in the late 12th century and developed through the 13th century, preserving major Romanesque and early Gothic work. The New Cathedral was begun in the 16th century and completed in the 18th century, creating an unusual continuous complex that records centuries of changing architectural practice.

Architecturally, the site is characterised by romanesque, gothic and baroque. Joined Old and New cathedral complex forming one of Salamanca’s principal sacred monuments. Its wider heritage context is recognised through Within the Old City of Salamanca — UNESCO World Heritage Site (1988).

Religious use and pilgrimage at the site include Mass and prayer. Because worship, ceremonies and heritage visits can overlap, visitors should consult the official institution or the cited public authority for current access, service and visiting arrangements.