Where?: Salamanca is to the north-west of Madrid, not far from the Portugese border.
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Built: There are in fact two cathedrals in Salamanca, but they are built side by side so tourists generally see them as being a single sight. The new cathedral was built between 1513 and 1733.
Style: The New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva), the more important of the two cathedrals, is Gothic and Baroque. Recent renovation has resulted in some modern aspects in the façade that should intrigue the more observant.
What's Inside?: A museum and archive, as well as a number of small chapels and naves.
Practical Information: Entry to the new cathedral is free but a small entry fee of about 5€ is charged to enter the old cathedral. Both are closed on Sunday afternoons from November until February.
Website: Catedral de Salamanca
