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Attraction · Salamanca · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Casa de las Conchas in Salamanca

Casa de las Conchas is an attraction in Salamanca, Castile and León. This place has a story in the app. 40 of the 49 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 170 m you'll find a bench and a water point.

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Story · Casa de las Conchas

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You're standing at the Casa de las Conchas, the House of Shells. One look at the front and you'll see why. The whole façade is studded with stone scallop shells, more than three hundred of them. It's one of the most striking buildings in Salamanca's old town.

Read the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-14:00,16:00-19:00; Su 10:00-14:00,16:00-19:00
Admission
Free
Wheelchair
Not accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Casa de las Conchas

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

49 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 40 of the 49 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Plaza Mayor
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Plaza Mayor · 270 m

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Frequently asked questions

When is Casa de las Conchas open?

Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-14:00,16:00-19:00; Su 10:00-14:00,16:00-19:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Casa de las Conchas wheelchair accessible?

No, according to OpenStreetMap it is not wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 170 m.

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