Las Duenas in Salamanca
The Convent of Las Duenas in Salamanca is a closed order, but the cloister is open to the public. It is a charmingly unexpected place and it is well worth a visit.
Monastery of San Esteban in Salamanca
The Monastery of San Esteban in Salamanca1 is a remarkable Dominican monastery just outside the walls, and down the road from the Cathedrals.
The first day in Salamanca
On the first day in Salamanca we had two priorities: food and information. And so we set off up the hill with a slightly heavy heart to find the market and the tourist office.
Ciudad Rodrigo to Salamanca
After five very enjoyable nights in the Paradore of Ciudad Rodrigo we were on the road from Ciudad Rodrigo to Salamanca.
Five days in Ciudad Rodrigo
We spent five days in Ciudad Rodrigo and it was both interesting and very enjoyable. And yes, you could easily stretch a stay to a week!
Corners in Ciudad Rodrigo
It is always a pleasure to just wander in an old town, and exploring corners in Ciudad Rodrigo was no exception.
Palaces in Ciudad Rodrigo
We had ambitious plans to explore in the countryside around the town, but my walking time was quite limited. Instead we explored the town, including some of the Palaces in Ciudad Rodrigo.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria
The Cathedral of Santa Maria in Ciudad Rodrigo is a wonderful building, filled with beautiful details but also having a spiritual atmosphere. We were fortunate to have the space to ourselves when we visited.
River Agueda in Ciudad Rodrigo
The River Agueda in Ciudad Rodrigo is a tributary of the Duero River which we first found in Soria. We also found the Duero in Toros and Zamora. The Agueda River rises in the Sierra de Gata. It is 81 … Continued
Capture of Ciudad Rodrigo
Ciudad Rodrigo and Duke of Wellington go together, but I didn’t feel qualified to deal with this subject so commissioned a post from Jeremy! Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852), 1st Duke of Wellington,1 must have been an extraordinary man. … Continued