Avila and Salamanca : Magic and Small Group History from Madrid

We'll meet at O'Donnell's Gate with all the members of the group. From there we will start our journey to Salamanca

Arrival in Salamanca - 10 : 45

We will start exploring Salamanca with a visit to its majestic Cathedral, an architectural complex that merges the New and Old Cathedral, taking us through Romanesque and Gothic art

Walking tour: We will tour the interior of the ancient city of Salamanca

We will visit the Sky of Salamanca, an impressive mural painting located in the minor schools of the University of Salamanca. This mural, made by Fernando Gallego in the 15th century, represents a vision of the firmament with constellations, shows us signs of the zodiac and mythological figures. Its Gothic style and astronomical precision reflect the scientific knowledge of the time. Although it originally covered the entire vault, only part of it remains today. The intense colors and expressiveness of the figures captivate the viewer. It is considered a jewel of Renaissance art and science. The mural evokes the union between celestial knowledge and human knowledge. Visiting it is like traveling to the universe from the heart of Salamanca.

We will tour the city for lunch, pause at a local restaurant where we will enjoy typical dishes such as hornazo, chanfaina or grilled meats.

Arrival in Avila - 3:30 pm

We will tour the city of Avila where we will know its medieval walls, not for something it is the best preserved fortification in the world. Throughout the tour, we will discover the history of Ávila and its heritage value.

They will visit the Convent of Santa Teresa, built on the saint's birthplace. A place full of spirituality, with Baroque church, locket and memories of her life, inviting you to discover Teresa’s deep footprint in Avila.

To finish our visit, we will visit the Avila stop, where we will enjoy a coffee or drink before returning to Madrid.

Departure to Madrid. We'll drop them off at the same place we picked them up.