Photos: Björn S., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Weldon Kennedy from London, UK, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Photo credits
Photos: Björn S., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Weldon Kennedy from London, UK, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Casa Lis, glass and Art Nouveau
Your local guide
Silvia Cuesta
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Highlights
- Stained glass that shifts with the light
- A house that nearly fell to ruin
- Ironwork and glasswork up close
- River views from a desirable spot
- Art Nouveau, away from the old stone
About this tour
This session covers Casa Lis, an Art Nouveau house turned museum overlooking the river, known for its stained glass and ironwork. You see the glass facade catching the changing light and a terrace with close views of both the architecture and the river below. I explain how the building nearly fell into disrepair before its restoration.
We spend most of the time on the terrace and facade, since the glasswork rewards attention to how the light changes it through the session. I point out details easy to miss from inside the building itself. Questions about the building's history and restoration come up regularly.
This suits anyone interested in Art Nouveau architecture and design specifically. It also works well as a change of pace after the older, stone-heavy landmarks elsewhere in the old town.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Salamanca before heading out.
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The museum's glass facade 15 min
The Art Nouveau building's stained glass windows catch the light differently through the day, part of why the house was originally built here overlooking the river. I explain how the building nearly fell into ruin before its restoration into a museum.
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The riverside terrace 15 min
From the terrace, you see both the building's ironwork and glasswork up close and the river views that made this such a desirable spot for its original owner. I point out details in the stained glass that are easy to miss from inside.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Salamanca: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Jamón ibérico and Arrabal del Puente, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Madrid time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 7 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Salamanca, showing you The museum's glass facade and The riverside terrace live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I hold the phone close to the carving so you can see the detail.
Times shown in Madrid time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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