About
The New Cathedral of Salamanca, known in Spanish as the Catedral Nueva, stands on the Plaza de Anaya in the Castilian city of Salamanca, in the region of Castile and León. It is a late Gothic building, completed in 1733, and it sits right beside the older Romanesque cathedral, so a visit can take in both in one stop.
What to look for
- The Plateresque facade, richly ornamented and one of the most admired features of the building.
- The hidden astronaut carving, a small figure tucked into the stonework that visitors often come to search for.
- The older Romanesque cathedral next door, which gives a sense of how the two buildings belong together.
Planning the visit
The cathedral is an easy addition to a walk around Salamanca's historic centre, where the surrounding plaza and streets are part of the experience. Its address is Plaza de Anaya, s/n, 37008 Salamanca, Spain, and you can call +34 923 217 476 before you go to check details for your visit.
Anyone interested in architecture, or in the stories hidden in old stone, will find the facade and the carving worth the time. Those who enjoy looking closely at detail will want to take their time with the exterior before going in.