World Heritage Identification Number: 381
World Heritage since: 1988
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇪🇸 Spain
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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A Historical Journey Through the Old City of Salamanca
The Old City of Salamanca, located in the heart of Spain, offers a unique blend of history, culture, and architectural splendor that makes it a must-visit destination for travelers. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, this ancient university town boasts a rich heritage dating back to the 3rd century B.C., making it a testament to the enduring spirit of human civilization.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
This ancient university town north-west of Madrid was first conquered by the Carthaginians in the 3rd century B.C. It then became a Roman settlement before being ruled by the Moors until the 11th century. The university, one of the oldest in Europe, reached its high point during Salamanca's golden age. The city's historic centre has important Romanesque, Gothic, Moorish, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. The Plaza Mayor, with its galleries and arcades, is particularly impressive.
Encyclopedia Record: Salamanca
Salamanca is a municipality and city in Spain, capital of the province of Salamanca, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Attached to the comarca of Campo Charro, the city lies on the northern half of the Meseta Central, in the western-central part of the Iberian Peninsula, straddling the Tormes river. As of 2017, the municipality has a registered population of 144,436.Additional Site Details
Area: 50.78 hectares
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 40.96525 , -5.6645
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