La Clerecía

The descent from Salamanca’s Clerecía Towers unfolds like an auditory time capsule, where each step resonates with the weight of history. The recording begins at the heights of this iconic cathedral, capturing the faint echoes of voices carried by the lofty ceilings before transitioning into the measured rhythm of footsteps descending the spiral staircase.

As the journey unfolds, subtle hints of the past emerge in the form of audio guides weaving through the air - snippets of historical narratives blending with the natural acoustics of the stone walls. 

This descent is more than a physical act; it’s a passage through layers of time and experience. From the awe-inspiring heights to the grounded pulse of everyday Salamanca, the recording encapsulates the beauty of transition, where echoes of the sacred meet the drone of the ordinary.

UNESCO listing: Clerecia Towers

Recorded by Serge Bulat.

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This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world’s most famous sights.

Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage