Salamanca Guide

25-06-2010

 Interesting Must See Beauty Spots In Salamanca

The town of Salamanca is one of the most fascinating towns to see in Spain, no wonder there are millions of tourists all over the world who had been fascinated with Salamanca. Every year, there are millions of tourists kept visiting the town because there are so much interesting views and places to see in Salamanca. Some of the interesting places nearby Salamanca are the following:

β€˜La Sierra de Francia – this is one of the must see beauty spots in Salamanca Spain, located particularly on the southwest of the town, you would never regret of visiting this place because it really has a captivating villages and impressive natural surroundings. One of the villages that could be found here is the La Alberca which was designated in 1940 as a national heritage and a good example of the distinctive small village which can be found in the heart of Spain.

Bejar Village – another fascinating site to see in Salamanca, located in the south of the town. The village offers the travelers a captivating views or sights that would surely capture their hearts. It is in the village of Bejar where the oldest bullfighting ring all over Spain is found. It is in this village as well where tourists can find the historical 17th century Ducal Palace which is until now remains as a Moorish fortress.

Ciudad Rodrigo – this is located on the east of Salamanca which is considered as the second biggest town in Salamanca. Ciudad Rodrigo offers various interesting monuments which were emerged from the different eras. Some of these monuments are the 16th century town hall, the Palace de Mocterzuma, the Castle of Enrique II and the 15th century Cathedral.

Salamanca is an amazing tourist destination and it would be great if you can visit to some of these interesting beauty spots of the town.


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Salamanca, Spain is in the region Castilla y Leon and is easily accessible on a day trip from the capital Madrid , as it is only 204 km away. Salamanca has been given the title of UNESCO Heritage of Mankind cities and has sights to please the eyes at every turn. Why rush through this city on a day tour, when you can base yourself here and enjoy it's splendour at leisure.

 

Salamanca has a population of just over 180,000 and is a university city . The famed Universidad de Salamanca was first set up in the early 13 th century and has attracted students from all over Spain . The university, since this early time has had the responsibility of teaching the learned scholars of Spain , and this responsibility was not taken lightly. The buildings, and the city are well planned for this purpose and Salamanca continues to have an important role in education in the 21 st century.

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