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 Bullfighting and local matadors |
Doctor Piñuela, 5-7 Salamanca 37002 Spain +34 923 22 6984 |
This museum is completely devoted to the art of bullfighting, and it is located next to Plaza Mayor. Bullfighting is a deeply-rooted tradition in Salamanca, and here you can see objects related to important local matadors: ornate costumes, portraits, photographs, etc., and large, stuffed bulls' heads. There are three different sections: one is strictly devoted to bullfighting, the second one deals with bulls themselves, and the third one with art related to bullfighting. The place turns out to be a real tribute to matadors such as El Viti, El Nino de la Capea and Julio Robles, all born in Salamanca. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The simplicity of Romanesque architecture |
Plaza de San Juan Bautista, 1 Salamanca 37002 Spain |
In a little square of the same name, in a district which is full of people going round the bars drinking, you will find this simple little church founded in 1150 by the Castilian repobladores (Christians who returned to the city after the moors were expelled). Outside you'll see the apse enhanced by three windows, and an original door with trumpet-shaped glass panels lighting up the inside. You mustn't miss the two 15th and 16th statues of Our Lady, and the enormous Romanesque crucifix, which is almost 2 meters high and very basic. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Castilian Gothic mansion |
Plaza de los Bandos, 7 Salamanca 37002 Spain |
In the Plaza de los Bandos, very close to the Plaza Mayor, stands a 15th century Gothic mansion which belonged to Doña María de Monroy, dubbed la Brava because she was the heroine of one of the most tragic events in local history. After her two sons were killed by a rival gang she went after the murderers, not stopping until she had placed their heads on her sons' graves. On the façade, as is customary for Castilian noblemen's houses, there is a gate with a semi-circular arch with large keystones and a balcony with metal railings, which dates from the 18th century, flanked by the shields of noblemen. The house is not open to the public, as it belongs to the Official College of Pharmacists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great bullfights |
Plaza de la Glorieta Salamanca 37003 Spain +34 923 22 1299 |
The Glorieta bull ring in Salamanca was built in 1892 and officially opened on September 11th, 1893. It's classical in style, and has three levels, made of stone, wrought-iron and brick. The ring is 54 metres in diameter, and there's seating for almost 11000 spectators. There are two main times of year for seeing a good bullfight in Salamanca: June 12th for the feast of San Juan de Sahagun, with the traditional Las Hermanitas de los Pobres bullfight (held since 1947 with a view to raising funds for that institution), and September 12th to 21st (except on Sept 20th) during Salamanca's big fiesta. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The most beautiful public space in Spain |
Salamanca, Salamanca 37001 Spain +34 923 21 8342 (Tourist Information) |
Built between 1729 and 1755, the square is the city's central attraction, a masterpiece of Spanish Baroque architecture. Behind the impressive arches, there are numerous bars and cafés with terraces in the summer to enjoy daily city life passing by. It's an irregular square surrounded by three floors of buildings with symmetrical balconies above 88 semi-circular arches supported by solid stone pillars. The Royal Pavilion and the town hall are located here. There are decorative moldings that depict famous people who are somehow related to the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A gallery for young artists |
Cuesta del Carmen, 24 Salamanca 37002 Spain |
If you are a young painter, photographer, sculptor or any other kind of artist, this is the place for your first show. You only have to send them your curriculum vitae and some photos of your work, and they may just provide you with space to display your art for two weeks. The exhibition hall has featured work by artists such as Abraham Colás López (a painter), Jesús García Quintas (a sculptor) and Rafael Lafuente (a photographer), and your name may be added to this list. You can even take part in collective exhibitions. They usually organize two exhibitions per month. If you want to show your work at this gallery, you must accept two conditions: your work cannot be sold during these two weeks and you will donate one piece to the gallery. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cicular Romanesque building |
Plaza de San Marcos, s/n Salamanca 37002 Spain |
At the Zamora Gate, one of the many gates in the medieval wall, stands this lovely Romanesque church whose origin dates back to the replobladores of Salamanca, Don Ramón of Burgundy and Doña Urraca of Castile. Its main feature is its round structure. It has semicircular apses, and during restoration two primitive altars with Gothic friezes, decorating the main part of the church, were discovered. There's also a lovely 16th-century statue of Our Lady. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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