Salamanca Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Castile and León, Spain
About Salamanca
The city lies by the Tormes river on a plateau and is considered to be one of the most spectacular Renaissance cities in Europe. The buildings are constructed of sandstone mined from the nearby Villamayor quarry, and, as the sun begins to set, they glow gold, orange and pink. It is this radiant quality of the stones that has given Salamanca the nicknameLa Dorada, the golden city. In 1218, Alfonso X of León (Alfonso the Wise) founded the university - one of the first in the world. In 1254, Pope Alexander IV called it "one of the four leading lights of the world". In 2002 Salamanca was the European Capital of Culture.
Top Attractions in Salamanca
Explore the best things to see and do in Salamanca:
- ★Casa Lis
- ★Convento de San Esteban
- ★New & Old Cathedrals
- ★Plaza Mayor
- ★Roman Bridge
- ★The House of Shells (La Casa de las Conchas)
- ★University
Where to Eat in Salamanca
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴El Laurel
- 🍴El Rastrel Etic Café
- 🍴Mesón Las Conchas
- 🍴Salamanca Magenta Cafe & Bar
- 🍴Vinodiario
Where to Stay in Salamanca
- 🏨Albergue Juvenil
- 🏨Hotel Rector
- 🏨Hotel Secotel Artheus Carmelitas
- 🏨Hotel Soho Boutique
- 🏨Los Angeles Plaza
- 🏨NH Palacio de Castellanos
Salamanca Travel Guide Sections
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