Jewels of Salamanca

Renaissance buildings in Salamanca, Spain.

Overview

Jewels of Salamanca, using sandstone, are 16th-century structures like Casa de las Conchas in Salamanca, Spain.

Core Characteristics

• Ornate sandstone facades.
• Plateresque style.
• Renaissance design.

Architectural Connections

• Renaissance: Historical focus.
• Civic: Public buildings.
• Plateresque Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Built by Spanish craftsmen, they define Salamanca’s heritage.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Carving (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Facade (element), Renaissance Architecture (movement)