Salamanca Portal Turismo

The Plaza del Concilio de Trento is a public space notable for its direct connection to the Convent of San Esteban.

Its name evokes the significant role played by the Dominican theologians from this convent in the Council of Trent (1545-1563), a pivotal event of the Catholic Counter-Reformation.

Features and Points of Interest
The square boasts a very unique layout. It is divided into two parts by a small stone bridge that, in its day, spanned the Santo Domingo stream. Nowadays, the stream is dry, but the bridge remains a characteristic and picturesque feature.

The undisputed highlight of the square is the Convent of San Esteban. Its impressive Plateresque facade, considered one of the masterpieces of the Spanish Renaissance, completely dominates the space. Christopher Columbus stayed at the convent and it was there that he presented his project to the Dominicans.

Adjacent to the square is also the Huerto de Calixto y Melibea, a romantic garden associated with the work La Celestina and offering spectacular views of the Tormes River and the Cathedral. The Monterrey Palace can also be seen from the square, though only a portion of it is visible.

Plaza del Concilio de Trento

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