Salamanca

Two and a half hours west of Madrid by car, almost in Portugal, Salamanca is one of Spain's oldest cities. It was founded an an Iberian settlement in pre-Roman times and conquered by Hannibal in 217 BC. The university here is one of the oldest and most distinguished in Europe. It was founded in the 13th century and continues in operation today. It has a youthful and untouristy atmosphere.

Do Not Adjust Your Set: These pictures were taken in between 1997 and 1999 with a first generation digital camera. They are as big and as good as they'll ever get.

University Courtyard.
Library Wall.
Old Cathedral. There are three primary churches in Salamanca. Historically, when a city builds a new church, it has been built on the foundation of the old. Salamanca is different. The old cathedral still stands, the new church was built next door, and the newest church built down the block. This gives an interesting sense of history and showcases Renaissance and Plateresque architectures.
New Cathedral. There are three primary churches in Salamanca. Historically, when a city builds a new church, it has been built on the foundation of the old. Salamanca is different. The old cathedral still stands, the new church was built next door, and the newest church built down the block. This gives an interesting sense of history and showcases Renaissance and Plateresque architectures.
Newest Cathedral: San Estaban. There are three primary churches in Salamanca. Historically, when a city builds a new church, it has been built on the foundation of the old. Salamanca is different. The old cathedral still stands, the new church was built next door, and the newest church built down the block. This gives an interesting sense of history and showcases Renaissance and Plateresque architectures.

Newest Cathedral: San Estaban. There are three primary churches in Salamanca. Historically, when a city builds a new church, it has been built on the foundation of the old. Salamanca is different. The old cathedral still stands, the new church was built next door, and the newest church built down the block. This gives an interesting sense of history and showcases Renaissance and Plateresque architectures.
Plaza Mayor Door. Is this "old world craftsmanship" or what?