Salamanca's cathedral consists of two adjoining buildings.  The New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva) and the older cathedral, the Catedral Vieja.  The Catedral Nueva was constructed in response to deterioration in the existing cathedral between the 16th and 18th centuries in late gothic and baroque styles.  

Entering via the North gate we notice minature carvings running in long strips. These include gargoyles, rabbits, pigs and an astronaut which was added during essential restoration work in the 20th century.  (Not to mention the gargoyle with the ice cream)

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