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The western Spanish city of Salamanca is known as the University City due to the presence of the prestigious and ancient University of Salamanca that was first established in 1218. The University of Salamanca is an international learning center attracting students from all over the world. The town of Salamanca and the surrounding areas are considered to be the best area to learn the pure and original Spanish language and this makes it a popular spot for language scholars as well as students interested in other academic pursuits.
The weather in both the city and province of Salamanca is very seasonal with cold and snow covered landscapes in the winter and hot and dry days in the summer months. This change in temperature makes it a popular spot in the winter and summer for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers and trekkers. There are many outdoor festivals, markets and events year round in the city and surrounding areas, and outdoor restaurants and cafes that serve an outstanding variety of local and international cuisines make Salamanca a wonderful place to visit.
Some of the historical aspects of Salamanca that draw visitors include the amazing displays of Roman, Gothic and Spanish architecture that can be found throughout the city. There is also the House of Shells, which is now the tourism office as well as a major tourist attraction. There are several churches including the Old and New Cathedrals as well as the Convent of las Dueñas that can be walked through privately or on a guided tour. St. Steven’s Monastery is considered to have one of the most beautiful facades and is well worth a visit when in Salamanca.
For art lovers and history lovers alike there are several museums including the Museo de Art Nouveau and the Museum of Salamanca, which is within a historical mansion that was built in the 15th century. The Museo de Art Nouveau is in the Casa Lisa and contains exhibits of glasswares, jewelry and a huge collection of European made porcelain dolls to name just a few of the exhibits.
The nightlife in Salamanca is one of the highlights of the visit for most people. There are theatres, dancing, wonderful international caliber restaurants as well as live music and virtually any other type of entertainment one could imagine. The hotels are located close to the cultural centers as well as major shopping and restaurant areas of the city for easy access.