FUN & INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SALAMANCA
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UNESCO declared the old city of Salamanca is a World Heritage Site in 1988.
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In 1812, during the Peninsular war, Philip II married Maria of Portugal in Salamanca.
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Salamanca was known as ‘Salmantica’ or ‘Helmantica’ and was a major city of the Vettones, in 222 B.C.
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The University of Salamanca dates back to 1218 and is the oldest university in Spain and third oldest university in Europe.
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Salamanca is the capital city of the province of Salamanca.
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The province of Salamanca has an area of 4,763 square miles.
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In 2002, Salamanca was named European Capital of Culture.
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Salamanca has two cathedrals: Old Cathedral of Salamanca & New Salamanca Cathedral.
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The Main Square in Salamanca, Plaza Mayor was built in the 18th century.
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The Salamanca is situated on the top of a mountain next to the Tormes River.
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