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Salamanca
Known as the Golden city of the Spain, Salamanca city is situated in the southwest corner of Castile y Leon region is best known for having oldest university of Spain. The city is rich in art, culture, tradition and beauty, has always attracted tourists from all over the world. This charming town is untouched in it's architectural purity. In central areas, all recent buildings are constructed in Salamanca's best tradition. With all its architectural wonders, the city has been declared "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO.
Main Tourist attraction Of Salamanca City
The Plaza Mayor: It was built Andres Garcia de Quifiones in the beginning of the 18th century. Initially the building was venue for Bullfighting but currently it is used for holding concerts. It has the sitting capacity for 20,000 people and surrounded by shaded arcades. The plaza is one of the finest squares in Europe.
Central Market of Salamanca: The market is famous for typical fresh product of Spain.
Old Romanesque Cathedral: It is founded in the 12th century and adjacent to it founded a new cathedral which combines late Gothic architecture particularly in the interior with the renaissance style called plateresque .
The Augustinian Monastery: It contains tomb of the count and countess de Monterrey.
There are 15 Museums in Salamanca, where you can see exhibits ranging from Art Deco to Fine Arts to religion. However, mostly, this is a fine walking town, from the Roman Bridge over the river to the Plaza Mayor, which may likely be the most compelling in Spain.
Food and Drinks:
Most popular recipes of the city include cabrito (young goat) and Cochinillo (suckling pig). Besides there are wide varieties of Moorish and Jewish food to taste. There are many bars where you can enjoy tapas or pinchos, small bits of appetizers you have with a beer or glass of wine.
Festivals in Salamanca:
The most interesting sounding festival is the Lenten festival of Lunes de Aguas, the Monday of the Waters, where the women of ill repute are sent from Salamanca out to La Salud de Tejares to pass Lent, returning of the Monday of Quasimodo. People of Salamanica waited for their return at the Roman Bridge with Easter cakes.

