Casa de las Conchas

Casa de las Conchas

Casa de las Conchas
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Bunty8
United Kingdom646 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Interesting building in centre of Salamanca, what makes it stand out are the shells covering the facade, a symbol of the Order of Santiago. A marker for the Way of St James pilgrimage route can be seen on ground outside.
It is free to enter and now houses a public library. There is large courtyard and interesting architecture.
Worth a visit when exploring the beautiful city of Salamanca.
Written September 19, 2022
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jeff1955malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia6,021 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Friends
The Casa de las Conchas or commonly referred as the House of Shells in Salamanca. A Gothic styled building constructed in the late 15th century. It has 400 shells cemented on its walls.
Written June 18, 2023
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ANGELO V
Milan, Italy4,812 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Solo
"Casa de las Conchas" (Shell House) was built from 1493 to 1517, and currently it houses a public library. It is a mix of late Gothic style, combined with Renaissance Plateresque style.

The external wall is decorated with over 300 shells, as a symbol of the Order of Santiago and of the pilgrims taking the "Camino de Santiago" (St. James's Way).
Inside there is a nice small inner courtyard, with a fusion of Medieval, Mudejar and Renaissance elements.
Written May 20, 2024
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Otto B
Barcelona, Spain95 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Salamanca , the old University, and la casa de Las conchas. A building from .ca 1550, with some 300 shells. In front of the Uni Pontificia, 10 minutes walking to the Salamanca University and 15 minutes to the cathedral
Written July 28, 2022
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1957
Ottawa, Canada960 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Couples
As we strolled around the university , in the very center of the old town, we came to this 16th gothic palace . It apparently was a house but later taken over by the university..the exterior wall has over 300 shells cemented on the wall ( called now the house of shells) . It currently is a public library . Inside , there is a nice small inner courtyard with a fusion of medieval, mudéjar, and renaissance decor + elements.
Written November 5, 2024
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George S
Miami Beach, FL1,629 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
A 16th century building which facade is decorated with sea shells. It is a very unique building and easily recognizable in the center of old town. It is currently a public library and through i the courtyard you can get a great photo op of the the facing Pontifical University building. Admission is free.
Written October 20, 2022
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Osquitar G
El Escorial, Spain1,701 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
Located on Compañía Street, in front of the Pontifical University.
It is an old urban palace of Gothic style and Plateresque elements. Its construction began in 1493 and was completed in 1517.
If you are in Salamanca, do not hesitate to visit this place of cultural interest.
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Written August 30, 2023
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Capbrereton
Milan, Italy681 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
The house of shells, inevitable to pass by, feel curiosity and desire to explore better. Actually it's a very attractive place but for a lot of people and so the desire to stay still for a long time on the spot to be able to do a few meters. Ultimately: beautiful even from the outside, to avoid with the bolgia.
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Written September 8, 2024
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Adolfo García Morillo
Seville, Spain396 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
A must visit in Salamanca, of course. Really, the most impressive thing is the exterior and, of course, the interior patio. Surrounded by the main monuments of Salamanca, it is best known if someone professional explains it to you. Regarding the meaning and exact number of the shells...well, like the University frog.
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Written August 31, 2023
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dese2
Auburn, NY3,661 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Not much here on the exterior except the facade decorations. The building is now a public library. There is an interior courtyard to see.
Your visit shouldn't take long. Outside, at the corner, see the St. James de Compostela marker.
Written June 26, 2022
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