Where we play tourist: The University, the New Cathedral, the Old Cathedral (name Nueva and Viaja- no saint name), Casa Lis an art museum

The university is quite old as any reader of medieval history or historical fiction likely knows. Focus on Medicine, Law and Theology with Philosophy not considered important or of value.

Graduation room (old desks), staircase with fine carvings, mudjehar ceilings are three of the highlights mentioned in the brochures. Big ceremony at graduation. Could not get into the main library.

Old cathedral. There are two and they are connected (joint ticket it turned out to our surprise). Mix of Roman and Gothic while the new Cathedral is Gothic and Renaissance.

The Vieja has painted walls, many still in good condition. Art historians among us: how were the pigments prepared and applied? Later egg tempera was used but has not survived well. Why the change to a less good application?

Casa Lis. A shout out to Jerome who suggested we not miss this, their favorite place in Salamanca. Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Very nice cafe as well. Had planned to do this one tomorrow but when we saw the cafe open went into the museum.

Major Toulouse-Latrec exhibit at the Casa Lis. Posters and paintings though all reproductions.

The door of forgiveness. Intricate, new cathedral, very special luminous stone.