Cultural
Salamanca has an array of priceless cultural treasures.
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Buen Amor Castle
The origin of this especial name does not disappoint the visitors.
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The Reception Centre for Visitors of the Veton Territory
The Reception Centre for Visitors of the Veton Territory is located in Lumbrales
It is a Modernist Portuguese-colonial style building, which was built between 1875 and 1877 to honour Princess Isabel, Alfonso XIII´s daughter, on the occasion of the Duero railway opening.
“Legado Valeriano Salas” Museum
Valeriano Salas was a restless fond of travelling man who was also a tireless photographer worried about art and culture.
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“The Fortress”: Ledesma Castle
Know as the Fortress, the castle was built in the south-west of the town, far from the river, in order to defend the areas which were exposed by means of the orography.
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Los Arapiles
Los Arapiles, two hills and a wide plain, are situated 8 km to the south of Salamanca city. These three places have been declared Historical Site. On the 22nd July, 1812 one of the most important battles of the Peninsular War took place there, the battle of Salamanca.