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University of Salamanca

The University of Salamanca (Spanish: Universidad de Salamanca) is a Spanish higher education institution, located in the town of Salamanca, west of Madrid, in the autonomous community of Castilla and León. It was founded in 1134 and given the Royal charter of foundation by King Alfonso IX in 1218. It is the oldest founded university in Spain and the third oldest European university in continuous operations.

Located at 40.9616, -5.66761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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University of Salamanca, Universities in Castile and León, 1218 establishments, Educational institutions established in the 13th century, Coimbra Group, Kingdom of León, Renaissance architecture in Spain, Public universities

Pontifical University of Salamanca

The Pontifical University of Salamanca is a private, catholic university, located in Salamanca, Spain, and campus in Salamanca and Madrid.

Located at 40.963, -5.667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Pontifical Universities, Universities in Castile and León, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in Spain, Educational institutions established in 1940

New Cathedral, Salamanca

The New Cathedral is, together with the Old Cathedral, one of the two cathedrals of Salamanca, Spain. It was constructed between the 16th in and 18th centuries in two styles: late Gothic and Baroque. Building began in 1513 and the cathedral was consecrated in 1733. It was commissioned by Ferdinand V of Castile of Spain. It was declared a national monument by royal decree in 1887.

Located at 40.9606, -5.66583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cathedrals in Spain, Buildings and structures in Salamanca, Churches in Castile and León

Plaza de Toros La Glorieta

Plaza de Toros de "La Glorieta" is a bullring in Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain. It is currently used for bull fighting. The stadium holds 10,858 people. It was built in 1892 and officially opened on September 11, 1893. It's classical in style, and has three levels, made of stone, wrought-iron and brick. The ring is 54 metres in diameter, and there is seating for almost 11000 spectators.

Located at 40.9773, -5.66113 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Colegio Mayor de Santiago el Zebedeo

The Colegio Mayor de Santiago, el Zebedeo, Colegio del Arzobispo or Colegio Mayor de Fonseca is a historical edifice in Salamanca, Spain, founded in 1519 by Alonso de Fonseca, archbishop of Santiago de Compostela (hence its name), in order to provide Galician students with a college in which to study within the University of Salamanca. It is one of the Colegios Mayores of Salamanca and was later known as the Colegio de los Irlandeses or the Irish College.

Located at 40.9656, -5.67028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Salamanca, Renaissance architecture in Spain, 1519 establishments

Salamanca

Salamanca is a city in northwestern Spain, the capital of the Province of Salamanca in the community of Castile and León. Its Old City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. With a metropolitan population around 192,000 it is the second most populated urban area in Castile and León, after Valladolid (369,000), and closely followed by Leon (187,000) and Burgos (176,000).

Located at 40.9616, -5.66761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Salamanca, European Capitals of Culture, Municipalities in the Province of Salamanca, Populated places established in the 3rd century BC, Province of Salamanca, University towns, World Heritage Sites in Spain, Populated places in the Province of Salamanca

Old Cathedral, Salamanca

The Old Cathedral is one of two cathedrals in Salamanca, Spain, the other being the New Cathedral of Salamanca. It was founded by Bishop Jerome of Périgord, in the 12th century and completed in Romanesque/Gothic style in the 14th century. It is dedicated to Santa Maria de la Sede (Saint Mary of the See). The apse houses a large cycle of 53 tables, 12 of which by the 15th century Italian artist Dello Delli, depicting the life of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.

Located at 40.9605, -5.66667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cathedrals in Spain, Buildings and structures in Salamanca, Churches in Castile and León

Convento de San Esteban, Salamanca

The Convento de San Esteban is a Dominican monastery situated in the Plaza del Concilio de Trento in the city of Salamanca.

Located at 40.9606, -5.66306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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16th-century architecture, 1618 establishments, Buildings and structures in Salamanca, Monasteries in Castile and León, Renaissance architecture in Spain

Casa de las Conchas

The Casa de las Conchas is a historical building in Salamanca, central Spain. It currently houses a public library. It was built from 1493 to 1517 by Rodrigo Arias de Maldonado, a knight of the Order of Santiago de Compostela and a professor in the University of Salamanca. Its most peculiar feature is the façade, mixing late Gothic and Plateresque style, decorated with more than 300 shells, symbol of the order of Santiago, as well as of the pilgrims performing the Way of St. James.

Located at 40.9629, -5.66581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Salamanca, Houses completed in 1517, Gothic architecture in Spain, Libraries in Spain

Plaza Mayor, Salamanca

The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Spain is a large plaza located in the center of Salamanca, used as a public square. It was built in the traditional Spanish baroque style and is a popular gathering area. It is lined by restaurants, ice cream parlors, tourist shops, jewelry stores and a pharmacy along its perimeter except in front of the city hall. It is considered the heart of Salamanca and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful plazas in Spain.

Located at 40.965, -5.66417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Spanish architecture, Buildings and structures in Salamanca, Baroque architecture, Baroque architecture in Spain

Café Novelty

The Café Novelty (Coffeehouse Novelty) is the oldest café in the city of Salamanca, which was founded in 1905 and is situated in the main square of the city, Plaza Mayor de Salamanca. Its first owners were the García brothers. From the beginning of the Spanish Civil War to 1964 it was named Café Nacional. It was 4 times bigger than it is nowadays and it very soon became a favorite meeting place for writers, artists and politicians, due to its privileged position in the city.

Located at 40.9653, -5.66364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1905 establishments in Spain, Salamanca

Convento de las Dueñas

The Convento de las Dueñas is a dominican convent located in the city of Salamanca. It was built in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Located at 40.9611, -5.66355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Salamanca, Renaissance architecture in Spain