Top Museums To Visit In Salamanca

Despite its relatively small size, the city of Salamanca has a rich history and culture and is famous for its arts and university. So it’s little wonder that the city has so many top-class museums and galleries. Here are just a few to check out during your visit.

1. Museum of Art Nouveau and Art Deco

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Castilla y León’s most popular museum was created at the turn of the last century by a fan of these two closely connected artistic styles. The displays are a feast for the eyes, containing everything from paintings and statues to lamps, vases and household furniture. The outside is just as impressive: it’s housed inside the stunning Casa Lis, a modernist building distinctive because of its colourful stained-glass details.

2. Salamanca Museum of Fine Arts

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Salamanca has a long artistic tradition, so it’s no surprise that its fine arts museum is fantastic, if fairly small. This part-Gothic mansion, a former home of local aristocracy, houses an interesting, high-quality collection featuring sculptures, paintings and some archaeological treasures that were unearthed in the surrounding area.

3. House-Museum of Unamuno

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Around the corner, by the university, stop by the former home of one of Spain’s most prolific writers and thinkers, the philosopher Miguel de Unamuno, who was the Rector of the University of Salamanca until Franco’s troops put him under house arrest. The house was converted into the Unamuno House-Museum shortly after his death. Within you’ll find his furniture, personal belongings and books, left just as they were during his life.

5. Bullfight Museum

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For a slightly different type of culture, have a look at this museum, dedicated to this famous sport (or cultural event, as aficionados would say), which is extremely popular in the region. This is the place to go to learn more about the event and its history, and to get a peek at a few of those shiny matador outfits.

6. Salamanca Automobile Museum

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Another popular draw is this car-lovers’ paradise near the banks of the River Tormes. It’s home to a permanent exhibition of some 100 vehicles, which tell the story of automobile design evolution, from the earliest contraptions to the flashiest modern sports cars.

7. Cathedral Museum

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Tucked inside the stunning Old Cathedral of Salamanca you’ll find the Ieronimus museum, dedicated to the work of Salamanca’s most famous artist, Fernando Gallego. It’s definitely worth a look during your visit to the two cathedrals.

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