Places to see in ( Salamanca - Spain ) Salamanca's Plaza Mayor
Places to see in ( Salamanca - Spain ) Salamanca's Plaza Mayor
The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Spain is a large plaza located in the center of Salamanca, used as a public square. It was built in the traditional Spanish baroque style and is a popular gathering area.
Salamanca's Plaza Mayor is lined by restaurants, ice cream parlors, tourist shops, jewelry stores and a pharmacy along its perimeter except in front of the city hall. It is considered the heart of Salamanca and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful plazas in Spain.
Salamanca's Plaza Mayor is connected to the shopping area Calle del Toro from the northeast, Calle de Zamora from the north, the restaurants on Calle de Concejo from the northwest, Calle del Prior and the small Calle de la Caja de Ahorros from the west as well as Plaza del Corrillo from the south.
Construction of the plaza began in 1729 and was completed in 1755. Felipe the V ordered the construction of the plaza to be used for bullfighting and was designed by the Churriguera family in sandstone. It had been used for bullfighting up until the mid-19th century, one hundred years after being completed.
The plaza is an irregular square and none of its facades measure the same height. The plaza's walls have three floors above its ground terrace level except for the main facade portion. The plaza has 6 entrances leading to different streets from opposite areas of the plaza and features a clock (El Reloj) tower and 5 larger facade entrances on only 2 floors on the frontal area under the clock. It features 88 arches raised on stout pillars and is decorated medallions on its many spandrels.
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Take a tour of Plaza Mayor of Salamanca in Spain -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
The city of Salamanca is home to one of the biggest plazas in Spain.
The Plaza Mayor is a large, open, baroque space in the center of the city.
A covered, arched walkway along the outside of the plaza provides shelter from the elements.
However, the usually lovely weather in Salamanca makes the open plaza the place to be.
From its completion in 1755 until the mid-1800s, Plaza Mayor was the scene of bullfights.
The four-story sandstone buildings surrounding the plaza usually see more relaxed gatherings these days.
The immense popularity of this plaza means that people are here until late at night.
Plaza Mayor - Salamanca, Spain
David's Been Here is touring around all the top sites of the Castilla y Leon city of Salamanca. Here David presents a video to the city's famous Plaza Mayor- the central most/main square of the city. Built between 1730 and 1750, this colossal square is so beautiful that it rivals that of Madrid- so when you're touring Salamanca, make sure you don't miss it! As beautiful at night as it is during the day, take a stroll through Salamanca's Plaza Mayor with the David's Been Here Guide to Castilla y Leon and you won't miss a beat. Now available for your Kindle as well.
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Salamanca, Spain: Plaza Mayor - Plaza Mayor de Salamanca, España
The Plaza Mayor (main square) is one of the main attractions of Salamanca and it is considered the most beautiful square in Spain. It was built in the 18th century undera design of Jose de Churriguera. It is is a meeting point for either locals or tourists.
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La Plaza mayor es uno de los principales monumentos de Salamanca y está considerada la más bella plaza de España. Se construyo en el siglo XVIII según diseño de Jose de churriguera.
Hotels in Salamanca, Spain: NH Palacio Castellano
Hotels in Salamanca Spain: NH Palacio Castellano
David's Been Here is in the Castilla y Leon city of Salamanca, touring around all the city's top sites and best stays. Here David gives a short tour of his hotel, the NH Palacio Castellano. Located in one of the oldest palaces in Salamanca, this four star hotel not only has a beautiful interior, but also boasts some of the best views over the city as well. With 62 rooms only two minutes away from the Cathedral, NH Palacio Castellano is a great stay right in the heart of downtown Salamanca. For more information on visiting, check out the David's Been Here Guide to Castilla y Leon, now available for your Kindle as well.
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David's Been Here is in the Castilla y Leon region of Spain, touring the historic city of Salamanca. Here David stands in front of the 13th Century University of Salamanca, where he tries to spot the famous 'frog of Salamanca'. Hidden in the beautiful façade of the university's main building, this frog sculpture attracts tourists from all over who try and pick it out amidst the beautiful architecture. Join David in the search and discovery of the frog, or head to the University of Salamanca to try and find it for yourself. For more information on visiting the university and all the top sites of Salamanca, check out the David's' Been Here Guide to Castilla y Leon, now available for your Kindle.
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A band made of university students performs at the Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Spain.