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Religious Tourism
Religion has always been related to tradition, lifestyle and customs of the Salamancan villagers, hence many Salamancan monuments, festivities and other legacies are connected to religious beliefs.
The villages of the province preserve a unique heritage represented by their churches, cathedrals, monasteries and convents, as well as their festivities and traditions.
Road of La Peña de Francia: from the Silver Way to the sanctuary of the Black Virgin
Attracted by devotion and also by the miracles of the Virgin of La Peña de Francia, pilgrims of the Way of Saint James would leave the crowded Silver Way to head towards the monastery of the Black Virgin in La Peña de Francia.
The Way of Saint Francis of Assisi
The Way of Saint Francis of Assisi recalls, according to tradition, the journey of the Saint from Santiago de Compostela to Lisbon. The Salamancan stretch extends over 131 signposted kilometres all through the essence of the lands of the Campo Charro region.
Tormes's Romanesque
The river Tormes, past the city of Salamanca, heads towards some towns that host Romanesque churches of great beauty.
Saint Teresa and Saint Juan de la Cruz Centre
Opposite the convent of Saint Teresa, the visitor can find this small but interesting museum which has three rooms that show different kinds of items.
The Silver Way: the southern Way of Saint James
The Silver Way, which goes from Seville to Astorga, has enhanced for centuries the circulation of people, goods and ideas. After the discovery of Apostle Saint James's tomb, it became a pilgrimage: the southern Way of Saint James.
Carmus Carmelite Museum
In the convent founded by Teresa de Jesus itself, there is a 900 square metres exhibition museum, which also includes some of the original rooms of the convent that have been restored