Itineraries

	The magic of stones In these parts the Villamayor stone, rich in iron oxide, easy to work when newly quarried yet as hard as marble when dry, will make church, shell motif, spire, capital or coat of arms. Should the stonesmason so desire, the stones will become pure filigree and will seem to have emerged from a slversmith's anvil, be it in the form of some mythical arabesque. Read more...
Mansions and monasteries If the stones of Salamanca cast their spell on the previous itineray, they will not only continue to do so now but will indeed conjure up knights and saints, nobility and clergy, swords and cross. Read more... Baroque and Renaissance A merked resurgence of beauty: mansion, church and convent continue to alternate, yet the magic now tems from the contrast in architectural styles. Read more... A stroll down and around Calle Zamora Salamanca is art in stone and bustling streets, business activity and the boisterousness of youth, dynamism, vitality and the good-natured disposition of its townsfolk. Read more...