Salamanca Vacations, Salamanca Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Salamanca is a beautiful city in the Western part of Spain, inhabiting 160,000 people. Salamanca is the capital of the province of Salamanca, which is part of the autonomous region of Castilla y León. The city is situated by the Tormes River, which is crossed by a bridge of 150 meters long, built on 26 arches, 15 of which are of Roman origin, while the remainder date from the 16th century. This bridge is also known as the "Roman Bridge".

Salamanca is considered one of the most spectacular Renaissance cities in Europe. Through the centuries the sandstone buildings have gained a beautiful golden glow that has given Salamanca the nickname "La Ciudad Dorada" (The Golden City). This golden glow is unique in Spain and is due to the "Villamayor Stone", a type of sandstone coming from a quarry situated in Villamayor, a village close to Salamanca. Main sights include "The Plaza Mayor", the Central Market and the old Romanesque cathedral, which was founded in the 12th century.

The University of Salamanca, founded in 1218, is one of the leading universities in Spain and its faculty of law attracts many international students. The faculty of law has a great façade with many little details. They say that people who can find the frog, which is somewhere on the façade, will have good luck.

When visiting Salamanca, enjoy the (night) life, enjoy the food (don't forget to try the delicious jamón serrano and the panceta con pan!) and enjoy the culture of it! It's great!