New is a relative term, as the New Cathedral was started in 16th Century and finished in the 18th. It is decidedly more ornate than the Old Cathedral, which we liked more. But we liked that this cathedral is very much an active church. The current exposition on the apostles, with photos of modern day people who might resemble them tries to help the faithful relate to those early followers of Christ, was excellent.

Even if you only see the cathedral from the outside, it will impress you with its elaborately carved stone scenes of Nativity, Epiphany, and Crucifixion. Especially on the Western facade. It is not easy to see the whole cathedral, because it is located in the middle of urban development. From the south, the new cathedral closes the old one, from the west it also adjoins the houses. Thanks to the French occupiers who demolished the block north of the cathedral and created Anaya Square, the cathedral is accessible to us from the north. It is clearly visible from the tower of La Clerecia. From here you can appreciate the huge size of the cathedral - the tallest in Spain. The cathedral began to be built when the Old Cathedral could not accommodate the increased congregation. Since it was built for a long time, from 1513 to 1733, the interior of the cathedral is a mix of late Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. St. James and St. Theresa's. The cathedral's chapels are full of sculptures and paintings by Spanish and Italian masters. There are also paintings about the martyrdom of St. Anthony and St. Lawrence, sculptures of Pieta, Our Lady of Lourdes and her own "Penitent Magdalene". You can see the "Burial of Christ" by Titian. However, this is a copy, the original in the Madrid Prado. However, unlike the draconian orders of the Prado, no one will stop you from photographing it here. The strongest aesthetic effect is exerted by the luxurious carving of the choirs, which can be considered for a long time... From the new cathedral you can get to the Old Cathedral, and from there to the exit...

First rate cathedral with amazing architecture inside and out. Massive construction which can be seen from many miles away. Definately worth a visit but not happy with €10 charge - the Catholic Church is wealthy enough

The new cathedral was constructed between 1513 and 1833. The huge dimensions are well-appreciated by most visitors. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Spain in size and its bell tower, at 92 meters high, is also one of the tallest.

The new and old cathedrals in Salamanca are side by side, and they share the cloister. One ticket gives you access to both cathedrals and to the cloister. Both cathedrals are part of the UNESCO heritage site "Old City of Salamanca". The New Cathedral was built between 1513 and 1733 in Gothic style, and in 1755 it suffered devastating effects during the Lisbon earthquake, and after the earthquake, the dome had to be rebuilt. There are several wonderful chapels around the cathedral, and an imposing choir. Several art pieces can be seen, from paintings to sculptures, to frescoes.

An amazing place to visit. Use the audio guide for sure but don’t get hung up on detail of each chapel (I lost count at 20+ in the new cathedral) as the details will wash over you unless you are super keen. We really enjoyed the tower visit (probably more so than the main cathedral) and only 4€. Fabulous to get well up into bell tower and see skyline of city as well as the structure of each cathedral from above + you’ll see plenty of the new cathedral interior from the elevated walkways