The building began in 1411 when Benedict XIII ordered its construction. The facade, from 1529, shows in the central street on the lower floor, a medallion with half-length images of the Catholic Monarchs who hold the royal scepter between them. The rest of the surface of this first body is decorated by grotesques that cover, as in the rest of the façade, even the pilasters and moldings that organize the complex.

The second floor is adorned with the coat of arms of Charles V flanked by two others with a double-headed eagle and a crowned eagle, which symbolize the Empire and the Kingdom of Spain.

The third floor is the most allegorical; In a central position, a sculptural scene represents a Pope conversing with cardinals and on both sides the figures of Venus and Hercules between symbolic medallions.

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Historical Data

Architecture
Civil engineering
Construction
University building
Predominant styles
Plateresque
Historical Period
Middle Ages

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • winter (October 16 – March 31):
    • From Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Last entrance 18:15 h. )
    • Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Last entrance 13:15 h.)
  • From August 1 to October 15:
    • From Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Last entrance 19:15 h)
    • Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Last entrance 13:15 h. )

Taxes

  • General 10 €
  • Reduced 5 €
  • Groups 5 €
(Monday from 15:00h free entrance)

Observations: Last admission half an hour before closing // Audio guide: €2

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    Address and map location

    • Postal address C/ Libreros, s/n. Salamanca. NaN. Salamanca
    • Web
      http://museo.usal.es/
    • Phones
      923 294 400 (Ext. 1150)
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