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About Salamanca
The historical richness of Salamanca's architecture has earned it a status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Salamanca, located in northwestern Spain near the Tormes River, is part of the regions of Castile and Leon, close to the Portuguese border. Home to the University of Salamanca (Universidad de Salamanca), it is a small, vibrant university town that attracts students from all over the world who come here to study Spanish.
In fact, the city has a long-standing tradition of being an important intellectual center as the university was founded in 1218 – the 2nd university in all of Spain and one of the oldest in the world. Its magnificent sculptured entrance, built in the 16th century, is an outstanding work of art with its fine detail, resembling delicate goldsmith's craft.
With buildings made of golden stone, Salamanca has been nicknamed “the Golden City.” The city’s architecture has historical richness - narrow streets, charming buildings, decorated facades, domes, and pointed towers- earning it UNESCO World Heritage Site status
The main square, Plaza Mayor, was built in baroque style in the 18th century and is considered one of the most magnificent squares in Spain. Salamanca City Hall is in the center of the square with the clock tower above it.
Other city highlights include the old Romanesque church, Cathedral Vieja, which dates back to the 12th century, the “new” Cathedral Nueva from the 16th century which is built in Gothic Renaissance and Baroque style, and the bell tower which soars high above and is visible from almost anywhere in the city.
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Attractions in Salamanca
- Plaza Mayor, Salamanca
- Old Cathedral, Salamanca
- Historic Center, Salamanca
- Salamanca University
- House of Shells, Salamanca
- Duenas Convent, Salamanca
- New Cathedral, Salamanca
- San Esteban Convent, Salamanca
- Casa Lis, Salamanca
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Spain’s Golden City: A Walk From Plaza Mayor to Salamanca Cathedral
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