Built in 1538 with an elegant façade and a courtyard decorated with dante-esque figures.

It used to belong to Don Rodrigo Messía, married to Doña Mayor de Fonseca. It is known as ‘La Salina’ given that it used to be a salt warehouse. It is known as ‘La Salina’ given that it used to be a salt warehouse and since 1884 it has housed the Provincial Council.

The wooden gallery is supported by corbels and have moulding on the sides and human figures on the front, which sustain other beings like Atlases. Their faces are dramatic and anguished and their bodies seem to be writhing.

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Historical Data

Architecture
Civil engineering
Construction
Palace
Predominant styles
  • Gothic
  • Plateresque
Historical Period
Early modern period

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • winter (November 1 – April 1):
    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • From April 1 to October 31:
    • Every day: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Taxes

Free

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Address and map location

  • Postal address San Pablo, 24. Salamanca. NaN. Salamanca
  • Phones
    923 293 233
How to arrive
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Tourist information

  • Salamanca town hall

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  • Salamanca tourism office

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