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When visiting Salamanca in Spain to spend holidays, there are plenty of sights in this student city, known to teach the best Spanish in Spain. But besides the Salamanca University, you should the Salamanca Cathedrals during your holidays in Salamanca.

The two Cathedrals of Salamanca, the New Cathedral and the Old Cathedral, were built in the 15^th and 12^th century respectively, and are located in the city centre, not far away from each other. Near the University of Salamanca you can the these two wonderful pieces of art and architecture standing next to each other, towering over the city like huge statues.

The Old Cathedral of Salamanca was founded by Jerome of Périgod, a bishop, and is over 700 hundred years old. Filled and decorated with Romanesque styles as well as Gothic inspirations, the Old Cathedral or Catedral Vieja combines these two styles with ease, due to the fact that it was founded in 1140 and a lot of time to be finished.

On the Old Cathedral in Salamanca is also the famous Torre del Gallo, which you should see during your Salamanca holidays. Benefit from the unique experience in Salamanca, enjoy the Salamanca weather and sights and visit this old cathedral.

However, to enter the Salamanca Old Cathedral, you have to enter through the New Cathedral of Salamanca, so if you are staying in a Salamanca Hotel, keep in mind to prepare for visiting two cathedrals in a row.

With the construction starting in 1513, the Salamanca New Cathedral or Catedral Nueva is the newer one of the two, but nevertheless old and impressing. From baroque to gothic style you can find elements on this breathtaking sight in Spain. Now this monument is directly next to the Old Cathedral of Salamanca, which is handy and practical if you want to see both of them.

Unfortunately the Salamanca New Cathedral was affected by an earthquake in 1755, the effects of which can be seen still today. But nevertheless, the majestic impression of this famous sight in Spain is something that you have to visit during your holidays in Salamanca, especially if you are in a near Salamanca Hotel and can walk towards it.

Also famous is the astronaut on the façade of the New Cathedral of Salamanca, which was designed during restorational workings a few years ago. It is now part of the cathedral that combines so many different styles and epochs, and therefore fits with the overall impression of Salamanca. So take a picture of the Salamanca Cathedral astronaut while visiting this place!

So if you want to learn Spanish and have a fondness for impressing old monuments, especially cathedrals, spend your holidays in Salamanca and visit the famous Salamanca Cathedrals!