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Salamanca

Salamanca combines an extraordinary amount of attractions as a learning location. First of all, it is quite beautiful. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Salamanca is replete with churches, palaces and not one, but two cathedrals. The Plaza Mayor is simply spectacular - the ideal place to linger over a coffee or a “caña” (small beer). As Salamanca is a relatively small city, you can walk practically everywhere. In fact, much of the city is given over to pedestrians. Salamanca is justly famous for the clarity with which the “Salmantinos” speak Spanish. This facilitates understanding considerably. The city's main industry is education. Salamanca's famous public University is one of the four oldest in Europe and the chief source of the city's 30,000 students who are the city's life-blood. Their presence means cheap eateries, bookshops, sports facilities and multiple cinemas... … and over 2,000 bars of all kinds! The variety and rhythm of Salamanca's legendary nightlife offers entertainment for all tastes and pockets, and at the same time the city feels familiar and safe.

Quick info:

Cultural Capital of Europe 2002
World Heritage City

* Region: Castile-Léon
* Population: 170 000
* Student population: 35 000
* Average Temperature: January 9 ºC, March 15 ºC, May 21 ºC, July 29 ºC, September 23 ºC, November 13 ºC
* Distance from Portugal : 100 kilometers
* By bus/train from Madrid: 2,5 hours
* By bus/train from Valladolid: 1,5 hours
* Principal Monuments: Plaza Mayor, Cathedrals, old University buildings, San Esteban Church, Roman Bridge