Casa de las Conchas Audio Guide
Explore Casa de las Conchas with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Casa de las Conchas is a historic Gothic and Plateresque mansion located in Salamanca, Spain. Built between 1493 and 1517, it is famous for its facade adorned with over 300 scallop shells.
What you will hear
The Truncated Tower
Focus on the building's corner to discuss the 'desmochada' tower and the political conflict between the Maldonado family and King Carlos I.
The Plateresque Windows
Observe the delicate, lace-like stone carvings of the window frames that exemplify the intricate Spanish Plateresque architectural style.
The Interior Courtyard
Step inside to the central patio to see the fusion of Gothic and Mudéjar styles. Point out the mixtilinear arches and the coat of arms carvings.
The Interior Courtyard
Step into the central courtyard, the architectural heart of the palace where Gothic, Mudéjar, and Renaissance styles blend into a harmonious space.
The Mixtilinear Arches
Look at the unusual shapes of the ground-floor arches, featuring a complex design that creates a unique rhythmic border around the patio.
The Central Well and Student Prison
Focus on the central stone well to discuss the building's history as a university prison and its former residents.
The Central Well
Discover the stone well in the courtyard, a remnant of daily life that shares the space with the building's history as a university prison.
The Ceremonial Staircase
Examine the stone staircase and its symbolic carvings of lions and dogs, representing the protection of the family's honor and privacy.
The Ceremonial Staircase
Ascend the grand staircase to see the symbolic stone carvings of a dog and a lion that represent loyalty and strength.
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