Salamanca
- States
- Spain
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1988
- Location
- Province of Salamanca, Autonomous Community of Castile-Leon
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 40.96525, -5.6645
- Last Visited
- 2018
- UNESCO ID
- 381
- WH Site
- 381
The Old City of Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Spain, is renowned for its well-preserved historic architecture and cultural significance. This ancient university city boasts stunning examples of Romanesque, Gothic, Moorish, and Baroque styles, most notably in its grand Plaza Mayor and the intricate sandstone facades of its cathedral and university buildings. As one of Europe’s oldest academic centers, it has long been a hub of intellectual and artistic achievement, attracting scholars and visitors alike with its rich heritage and timeless charm.