Today we suggest that you learn a little more about the wonderful city of Salamanca, the cultural center of Spain , located near Madrid . This city is mainly interesting for its historical part, where many sights have been preserved. Salamanca is located on the north coast of the Tormes River. The old part of the city since 1988 is on the World Heritage List. In addition, in the modern part of the city infrastructure is excellent, which is designed for young students that are trained in local universities.
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City `s history
The first people settled on the site of the old city in 700 BC. The ancient settlement was located on the highest part of the northern bank of the river. In the long history of Salamanca, the ancient tribes, the Romans, and even the Muslims managed to leave a trace here. 300 years after the founding of the settlement, a high stone wall and fortifications were erected around it. To many, this city owes the son-in-law of King Alfonso VI, because it was he who helped to make Salamanca one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. But the real flowering architecture of this city came with the construction of the University of Salamanca. After that, several more educational institutions were built, which turned an ordinary town into a historical training center. The most monumental structures were built and restored in the 16th century. At that time, a new cathedral was laid and several beautiful castles that forever changed the face of the city. What is remarkable, almost all the ancient buildings of this city have survived to this day.
The modern city of Salamanca does not affect its historical part. Here are concentrated all the hotels that host the guests of the city, and many more bars, restaurants and nightclubs. The barker, who is invited to spend a hot night at the club, can be seen everywhere.
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Old city
The ancient part of the Spanish city of Salamanca itself is one big attraction, for the inspection of which lovers of antiquity from all over Europe come. In the decoration of local architectural monuments, the Plateresque technology is noticeable. Upon closer examination of stone patterns on the facades of buildings, you are involuntarily amazed at the jewelerically accurate work of the masters. The most striking example of this style of carving is visible on the facade of the building of the main city university, the one that was built by the son-in-law of the king. Many believe stone patterns on the ancient facades of houses in Salamanca top of the architectural art. The ancient buildings amaze the eye with their sacred beauty with generous gilding on the patterns carved into the stone. It is definitely worth a stroll around the Plaza Mayor. Local buildings were erected a little later than most buildings (XVIII century), but how beautiful it is here! In Salamanca you can see the royal pavilion and the Casa de las Conchas palace (XV century). Nearby is the majestic church of San Martin (XII century) and a fine example of the early Gothic architecture of the San Benito temple (XII century). It is certainly worth visiting the old cathedral of San Marcos, built in Salamanca in the XIII century. With the help of a guide, we recommend to make a tour of the great palace of Plasino de Monterey (XVI century). Places of interest for tourists, you can list for a long time, but it's better to come to this wonderful old city and see everything with your own eyes. Visiting Salamanca, you will understand why this place is protected by UNESCO.
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