Cielo de Salamanca

Salamanca


The main (and only) attraction here is the beautiful pale-blue ceiling fresco of the zodiac, which was painted in the 15th century and uncovered during restoration works in the mid-20th century. Give yourself a few moments to adjust to the light before gazing aloft.


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