Salamanca

Why Salamanca is the best city to live and study Spanish in Spain

• Salamanca, known as the “Golden City”, is home to the 5th oldest university in the world and some fascinating European architecture.
• A city comprised mainly of students, Salamanca is renowned for its nightlife and high concentration of bars and clubs.
• It is the perfect place for international students to integrate into Spanish university life and meet other Spaniards.

Most popular sights, tourist attractions and things to do and see in Salamanca

• Anaya Square.
• Cave of Salamanca.
• Church of San Marcos.
• Church of the Holy Spirit.
• Church of the Purisima.
• Contemporary museum of the house of Lis.
• Convent of San Esteban.
• Convent of the Dueñas.
• House of the Shells.
• Huerto de Calixto y Melibea.
• Lis House.
• Main Square.
• Monterrey Palace.
• Museum of the history of the automotive industry.
• New Cathedral and Old Cathedral.
• Palace of the Salina.
• Patio of the minor schools.
• Pontifical University of Salamanca.
• Roman Bridge over the Tormes.
• San Marcos Parish.
• The Salamanca Frog.
• The old town of Salamanca.
• Torre and Clerecia of the University.
• Unamuno's House-Museum.

Most important events and festivals in Salamanca

• Easter processions.
• Festivities of San Juan de Sahagún.
• Festivities of Santa Agueda in February.
• Festivities of the Virgen de la Vega.
• New Year's Eve on December 15th.
• Water Monday.