Que bonita Salamanca!

This city of Salamanca has a history dating back to the Celtic era. It is famous for its sandstone architecture, and for its University.  Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual centre in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its international student population.

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The famous cathedral is stunning, everywhere you walk in the old city you can see it, and I found it very difficult to take pictures of it. I had  to do in sections. The new and old cathedral are joined together.  It was constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries in two styles: late Gothic and Baroque.

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Casa de las Conchas is a historical building in Salamanca. It currently holds a public library.  Decorated with more than 300 shells, symbol of the order of Santiago, as well as of the pilgrims walking the Way of St. James.

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I had a really enjoyable time in this city. When I was there it was full of local tourists, with very few foreigners, so it had a feeling of the real Spain. The old city is very compact; you can walk everywhere.

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The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Spain is a large plaza located in the centre of Salamanca, used as a public square. It was built in the traditional Spanish baroque style and is a popular gathering area. This city is accessible from Madrid or Valladolid, and I  guarantee there will be no disappointments here: you will enjoy it!