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Salamanca The province of Salamanca (population 363.000), situated in the South-west corner of Castile & Le—n on the borders of Extremadura and Portugal, covers an area of 12.336 sq. km. Lying on Spain's Northern Plateau (meseta) it forms part of the Duero river system... Read More... Ciudad Rodrigo Perched atop a rocky rise on the right bank of the River Águeda, the first Neolithic settlers found it an ideal place to live. BŽjar The main town in the district, long famous for its capes, woollens and blankets, it has now become the local industrial and administrative centre. La Alberca This is the district's best-known town and was the first of Spain's country villages to be declared a National Historical Monument. Valle de las Batuecas From La Alberca, the traveller should make a point of visiting the Batuecas Valley, one of the best areas to enjoy the region's fauna and flora to the full. The magic of stone In these parts the Villamayor stone, rich in iron oxide, easy to work when newly quarried yet as hard as marble when dry, will make church, shell motif, spire, capital or coat of arms. Should the stonemason so desire, the stone will become pure filigree and will seem to have emerged from a slversmith's anvil... Read more... Mansions and monasteries If the stones of Salamanca cast their spell on the previous itineray, they will not only continue to do so now but will indeed conjure up knights and saints, nobility and clergy, swords and cross. Baroque and Renaissance A marked resurgence of beauty: mansion, church and convent continue to alternate, yet the magic now stems from the contrast in architectural styles.    Others... - Food & Drink in Salamanca. - Nightlife in Salamanca. - Shopping in Salamanca. - Sports.

Festivals Know the traditions of Salamanca in its celebrations and festivals. Read More. Museums Visit the most important museums in Salamanca. Read More. Towns & Cities + Salamanca. + Ciudad Rodrigo. + BŽjar. + La Alberca. + Valle de las Batuecas.

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