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Salamanca's cathedral is a prototypical example of Plateresque style which is so typical for Spain, marking the transition from Gothic to Renaissance. Spaniards call this cathedral "La Nueva", the new one, as the old cathedral still exists at its side. On the outside, this cathedral presents the attractive organization of the final Gothic period. The overall impression is one of grandeur due to its height and spiritual, ascendant feeling with luxuriant ornamentation which throw into relief the main façade and several doors: Obispo, San Clemente and, on the northern side, Ramos and Crucero. In its interior the decoration is rich and elegant. The dome above the high altar is sumptously golden and polychromatic, the painting is the work of Juan Montejo. The choir situated in the main nave is by Alberto Churriguera. The Plateresque organ was built in 1568 by Damian Luis and the Churriguera organ dates from 1745.
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Western Europe
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