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Casa de las Conchas House

  • Casa de las Conchas house. Salamanca  © Turespaña

    Casa de las Conchas house. Salamanca © Turespaña

  

Category

Palace

Date

Siglo XV

Style

Renaissance
Calle Compañía, 2
37002 Salamanca
Salamanca, Castile-Leon
Salamanca

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The House of Shells is in the Gothic style. Its construction was begun at the end of the 15th century, although it also has Renaissance and Mudejar elements. It belongs to what is known as Isabelline art.

This civil building attracts the traveller's attention due to the over three hundred shells which cover its outer walls. In the 18th century it suffered cracks, causing the upper part to be remodelled leaving it without the shells that decorate the rest of the façade. Its entrance door with a Gothic coat of arms featuring lilies above it is worth mentioning. Today it houses the Salamanca public library.

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Timetables

 

Mar 01 to Jun 30

Monday to Friday

Does not close at midday

9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Public holidays and Sundays

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 

Sep 10 to Jun 30

Monday to Friday

Does not close at midday

9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

 

Jul 01 to Sep 09

Monday to Friday

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 

Jun 01 to Jun 30

Monday to Friday

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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Free admission

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Floral offering to the Virgin of La Vega © Turismo de Salamanca

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Salamanca
Salamanca Fair

Show during the Castile-León International Arts Festival © Turismo y Comunicación de Salamanca, S.A.U.

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Festival

Salamanca
Castile-Leon International Arts Festival

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Visitors wishing to take part should register at the municipal tourist office, as the groups are limited in size.     

Performance

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