Salamanca is a western Spain city situated in the community of Leon and Castile. The city is known for its urban environment and good-looking building. In the year 1988, this ancient city has been acknowledged as a UNESCO world heritage.
The renowned Salamanca University is located in this city and is rendering significant contribution for the teaching of Spanish language.
There are quite a number of noteworthy tourist spots located in the city are
La Plaza Mayor: A prominent pubic square designed by Alberto and Nicolás Churriguer, well known architects in the Baroque style. It is located in eh hub of Salamanca.
Campo de San Francisco: A prominent public garden
The city also boasts some well known palatial houses and palaces.
Casa de Don Diego Maldonado: It is a Platereque palace built in the 16th century. It has the brazilin studies center and the Hispanic-Brazilian Cultural Foundation
Solis Palace: This is a well known palace in which the Philip II of Spain got married to Maria Manuela of Portugal in the year 1543.
The city also has some well known museums like Museum of the Trade of Salamanca, Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum. Casa Lis, Casa Museo Unamuno, Cathedral Museum, Bullfighting Museum, Teresian Museum, etc.
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