Without a doubt one of the most representative buildings of Salamanca architecture, Gothic-style with Renaissance and Mudejar elements, it stands out for its facade adorned with large scallop shells, the emblem of the Order of Santiago to which its original owner belonged. Also noteworthy are the grilles of its lower windows, a beautiful example of Spanish Gothic ironwork. According to legend, a treasure is hidden beneath one of the shells.
Today a public library, it's worth visiting the interior patio to see the double gallery cloister and central well. Free entrance. Open from October 1st to March 31st, Monday to Friday from 09.00am to 09.00pm, Saturdays from 09.00am to 02.00om and from 04.00pm to 19.00pm and Sundays from 10.00am to 02.00pm and from 04.00pm to 07:00pm. From April 1st to September 30th, open from Monday to Friday, from 09.00am to 09.00pm, Saturdays from 09.00am to 02.00pm and from 05.00pm to 08.00pm and Sundays from 05.00pm to 08.00pm.
