Santo Tomás Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santo Tomás
Popular places to visit
Plaza Mayor
Gaze up at the majestic walls enclosing the heart of one of Spain’s most lively plazas where cobblestone paths pass upscale boutiques and restaurants serving traditional tapas.
University of Salamanca
Marvel at the historic buildings and learn about the student culture in one of the oldest educational institutions in the world.
Old Cathedral of Salamanca
Admire many works of religious art and climb up a medieval tower when you visit the oldest Christian building in Salamanca.
New Cathedral of Salamanca
Explore one of Salamanca's two cathedrals, a monumental building that houses a rich collection of centuries-old religious paintings and carvings.
Pontifical University of Salamanca
Take a tour of this private Roman Catholic educational institution and snap photos of the panoramic vista of the old town from the historic church bell tower.
San Esteban Convent
Go on a self-guided tour of the church, chapels and cloister of this centuries-old convent. Admire gorgeous religious art and see where a saint confessed her sins.
Activities
3 Hours Private Guided Walking Tour in Salamanca
Salamanca: Private Battlefields of Salamanca Half-Day Trip
Salamanca: Legends and Stories Private Night Walking Tour
Salamanca: Miguel de Cervantes walking tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Santo Tomás
Prosperidad
Travellers like the parks in Prosperidad, and Jesuitas Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Salamanca Centro
Salamanca Centro is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alberto de Churriguera y José del Castillo, Conde de Francos and Plaza Mayor.
Old Town Salamanca
Unique features of Old Town Salamanca include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Casa de las Conchas or New Cathedral of Salamanca while you're exploring the area.
Fontana
While Fontana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Garden of Calisto and Melibea and San Esteban Convent.
Alamedilla
Visitors to Alamedilla enjoy its historical sites, and if you want to do some exploring, Alamedilla Park is worth a stop.
Tenerías
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Tenerías. You might want to make time for a stop at Salamanca Automobile History Museum or Monumento al Lazarillo de Tormes.