Casa de Las Conchas
 This
house of shells is a major landmark in Salamanca. The house influenced
by gothic, italian and moorish architecture and is decorated with
over 300 sandstone shells and exquisite iron work. The building
is currently being used as a public library, the top floor is
used as a gallery for local and international artists and exhibitions.
Museo de Unamuno
Located beside the University,
the museum was once the residence of D Miguel Unamuno, one of
Spain's most masterful and influential writers. Inside, there
is a library, bedroom, photos, furniture and personal objects
belonging Unamuno as well as a portrait of him painted in 1935.
Museo de la Universidad
 Some
of Salamanca's finest artifacts such as painted wooden sculptures
can be found here. The extensive ceiling of the library of the
University of Salamanca, depicted the constellations and signs
of the zodiac was painted by Fernando Gallego in the 15th century.
Casa Lis
This house was constructed
in 1905 and is the only notable example of Modernist architecture
in Salamanca. The materials used are iron and crystal. with stain-glass
windows. Within the house is the Museum Art Nouveau and Art-Déco
and the Foundation of Manuel Andrade Branches.
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