Salamanca, in northwestern Spain, is the capital of Salamanca province, part of the Castile and León region. With a history dating back to the Celtic era, it’s known for its ornate sandstone architecture and for the Universidad de Salamanca. Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual center in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its international student population.
Population: 144,949 (2016)
The University of Salamanca is a Spanish higher education institution, located in the city of Salamanca, west of Madrid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. It was founded in 1134 and given the Royal charter of foundation by King Alfonso IX in 1218
5 REASONS YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST VISIT SALAMANCA, SPAIN
Salamanca makes all those who have enjoyed the pleasant experience of living in her long to return,” CervantesTHE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE
THE WINING AND DINING
THE PLAZA MAYOR
The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Spain is a large plaza located in the center of Salamanca, used as a public square. It was built in the traditional Spanish baroque style and is a popular gathering area
