May 10
Today was another beautiful day. Emilio's parents picked us up at our hotel this morning to spend the day with us in Salamanca. We had a delightful visit and saw many beautiful buildings. We took a tour of the huge cathedral and saw the Casa de las Conches which is a building covered on the outside with sculptures of conch shells- It was commissioned in 1493 by a knight of Santiago. The over 300 shells commemorate his expeditions to Santiago. We also saw the Clerecia, The palacio Anaya and the Plaza Mayor. Salamanca is a large university town with many beautiful and ornate buildings in shades of sienna. Lourdes and I did a little shopping while George and Emilio visited a reciprocal club to the one he belongs to in Salamanca. Here are some pictures from today.
Today was another beautiful day. Emilio's parents picked us up at our hotel this morning to spend the day with us in Salamanca. We had a delightful visit and saw many beautiful buildings. We took a tour of the huge cathedral and saw the Casa de las Conches which is a building covered on the outside with sculptures of conch shells- It was commissioned in 1493 by a knight of Santiago. The over 300 shells commemorate his expeditions to Santiago. We also saw the Clerecia, The palacio Anaya and the Plaza Mayor. Salamanca is a large university town with many beautiful and ornate buildings in shades of sienna. Lourdes and I did a little shopping while George and Emilio visited a reciprocal club to the one he belongs to in Salamanca. Here are some pictures from today.
Casa de las Conches
Inside the casa de las Conches
Main façade of the university
Court yard in the university
The Cathedral of Salamanca
Inside the cathedral of Salamanca
Anaya College & Palace
The cathedral of Salamanca
the Plaza Mayor
The Plaza Mayor
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