Salamanca see also hotels in Salamanca Spain
Salamanca is a city in western Spain, the capital of the province of Salamanca, which belongs to the autonomous community (region) of Castile-Leon (Castilla y León).
Salamanca is located in the western part of Spain, right besides the border with Portugal, Salamanca is in the inner part of the country, 200 kilometers west of Madrid, which made it difficult to reach for tourists. Thanks to the recently renewed airport of Valladolid, this offers flights with Ryan air. Salamanca is now an accessible destination, a one-hour drive from Valladolid.
A great part of the city's life is influenced by the University, which was founded in 1212 and is the second oldest of the world. Many people coming from all parts of Spain go there to study, and the students represent a significant percentage of the city's population. The services that all those students require are one of the most important economic activities in the city. This young population also provides Salamanca with a very active night life. There are a number of hotels near the Salamanca university
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Tourism in Salamanca has now increased thanks to the historical heritage and charm of the city itself, since Salamanca can be considered one of the most beautiful Spanish cities. |
Salamanca - Salamanca is a World Heritage city Spain.
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In Salamanca, where the purest Spanish (or “Castellano”) is spoken, makes the city a popular destination for students wanting to learn Spanish.
The new cathedral of Salamanca is, with the Old Cathedral, one of the two cathedrals of the city. It was constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries in two styles: late Gothic and Baroque there are a number of hotels near the Salamanca cathedral
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