Salamanque

|----- | align=" center" colspan=" 2" | |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | Spanish toponym || Salamanca |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | Country || Spain |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | the autonomous Community || |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | Province || Province of Salamanque |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | Comarque || Armuña |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | zip code || 37.00x |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | Coordinate s
- Latitude:
- Longitude ||
40º 58 ' North
5º 40 ' West |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | Surface || 38,6 km ² |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | Altitude || 802 m |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | Distance S || Salamanque is with 212 km of Madrid |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | Population
- Total (2005)
- Density ||
160.331 hab.
5380,2 hab./km² |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | Gentilé || Salmantino/a
Salamanquino/a
Charro/a (popular) |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | River || Tormes |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | patron saint || Saint Jean de Sahagún (June 12th) |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | Mayor || Julián Lanzarote (PP) |---- bgcolor=" #FFFFFF" | Internet site || www.aytosalamanca.es |}

Salamanque is a town of Spain, capital of the Province of Salamanque in the Castille-and-León. Its population is of 160 331 inhabitants (Salmantins), approximately: 180000 in the agglomeration.

The city is famous for its student's activity. The Université of Salamanque is oldest of Spain, after that of Palencia. It forms several thousands of students approximately each year (: 30000 registered voters).

History

At the beginning of the occupation of the Iberian peninsula by the Romans, the valley of the Douro was occupied by the Vaccéens (Be occupied, Vacceos). They built two fortified towns to protect their Western borders: Ocello Durii (Zamora) and Salmantica (Salamanque).

Also present, the Vétones were in the current provinces of Avila, Tolède and Salamanque.

To the III E, Countryside of Spain]], it [[battles of Arapiles]] takes place in the vicinity on July 22nd, 1812. == the university == {{Detailed Article|University of Salamanque}} The university of Salamanque was created with the {{S|XII|E}} by Alfonso IX. It was increased in 1411 by Pedro of Luna (more known like Benedicto XIII). At that time, the director of the university was Alphonse X the Wise one, creator of the old Spanish orthography. The university of Salamanque is one of the oldest universities of [[Europe]], with [[university of Bologna]], it [[university of Paris]] and [[Oxford]]. It was founded in [[1218]]. The university is a building of a fantastic architectonic work, its frontage is of plateresque style, with " the frog cachée" (sign left by the last restorer). The old one [[library]] of the university is quite simply impressive. It is full with treaties of [[literature]] and with [[art]]. It has more {{formatnum: 160000}} volumes. It is necessary to visit it [[cloister]], the large amphitheater and the buildings which surround it. Look at the photographs of the University of Salamanque. The university of Salamanque is one of the most important monuments of the city. It is very famous in Spain. Interesting == Monuments and places == [[Image: Salamanca Plaza Mayor.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Plaza Mayor]] of Salamanque, one of most beautiful of Europe.]] Since [[1988]], the Old city of Salamanque is registered on the List of [[world heritage of UNESCO]]. The classified perimeter, which is copied on the zoning of the Plan Expecial de Proteccion there Reforma Interior (the safeguarded equivalent of the French sector), covers the great majority of the city such as it existed until the medium of the {{XXe century}}. Since this distinction, Salamanque is an increasing success, in particular near the foreign turns-opérators. Although the inscription with the world heritage is legitimated by the conservation of urban fabric, the inventory of [[historic buildings]] and monk are important and testify to the influence [[cultural]] and nun to the capital '' Charro '' on [[Spain]] of [[the Rebirth (historical period)|Rebirth]]. While following the route suggested by the tourist office, one finds some architectural jewels such as: Clerecia, Torre del Clavero, Put it of Conchas (the house with the shells, where under one of them, according to the legend, a treasure is), them [[cathedral]] S ([[New cathedral of Salamanque|Catedral Nueva]] and [[Old cathedral of Salamanque|Catedral Vieja]] ''), it [[Plaza Mayor]] ==Fêtes locales== * [[12]] [[June]], San Juan de Sahagún; * [[8]] [[September]], Virgen of Vega; * 1 June 15th, [[Internacional Festival of mow Artes de Castilla there Leon]], * first week of April: semana santa idiot processiones ==Personnages famous of Salamanque== * [[Miguel de Unamuno]], Spanish philosopher, vice-chancellor of the university of Salamanque in the years 1930; * [[Francisco Vásquez de Coronado]], [[conquistador]] Spanish which travelled through [[New Mexico]] and the south-west of the current United States between 1540 and 1542; * [[Francisco de Montejo]], [[conquistador]] Spanish; * [[Alphonse XI of Castille]], king of [[Castille]] and [[Kingdom of León|León]] of the {{XIVe century}}; * [[Vicente del Bosque]], player and Spanish trainer of football; * [[Divided into volumes Breton]], type-setter of operas (1850-1923) ==Folklore and coutumes== The town of Salamanque intermingles tradition and history thanks to its students. The latter sing each evening with the terrace of the coffees on Plaza mayor equipped with clothing of time. They attract a crowd of curious which come as much in family, young couple or even as a recluse… Moreover, the night life of Salamanque fits certainly in one of richest and the most diversified of all Spain. Its intellectual boiling of the day is metamorphosed in a desire of festival and general recreation. The most known site bears the name of a knight of [[Roundtable]]. == Anecdotes == The weapons of the city are four flowers of lily, because of [[Raymond of Burgundy]], engaged in [[the Reconquest|Reconquista]], which controlled the city in [[1102]]. Nevertheless it is told that they were given to the city following what follows: The lord who lived it “Put of mow conchas” was hustled by an young man while leaving at his place. This last was not even excused and moved away. Outraged, the aforementioned lord inquired in all the city. He did not find the impolite one. He referred then about it to king d' Espagne. This one made diligenter an investigation from the kingdom which does not end. Impatientant itself of what the king did not answer him for the offense which had been made to him, the lord went to the court of the king. However, at this time, the king of Spain received the visit of king de France. The Lord was introduced to him, then with the son of king de France. The Lord exclaimed then: " But, it is him! it is him which hustled me in front of the step of my door! I require that he excuse himself! " The king of Spain was very embarrassed, because it wished to slacken the relations between Spain and France. It tried to calm its lord. But this one, of more beautiful, claimed excuses of the prince. The prince refused. The lord caused a duel. He quickly had the top on the prince. He applied his sword against the throat and him to him redemanda of the excuses. The prince always refused. But the king of France, worried, requested from the lord what it wished to leave the safe life with his son. The lord asked to have flowers of lily on his armorial bearings. The king of France allowed him, but it added: " it is badly donné". This is why the family of this lord is called since ''' Maldonado '''. == Architecture == {{let us commons|Salamanca|Salamanca}} Although the cathedral '' nueva '' is an example as regards Gothic architecture, one finds nevertheless some surprises, in particular an astronaut! In the same way, within the framework of a visit of the old city, one must seek on the frontage of the prestigious university celebrates it frog posed on the death's-head. [[Churrigueresque baroque]], Spanish alternative of [[Baroque architecture]] was born in Salamanque in the workshops from the Churriguera family. == Jumelages == * {{Twinning|Nimes|France|France}} * {{Twinning|Würzburg|Germany|Germany}} * {{Twinning|Coimbra|Portugal|Portugal}} * {{Twinning|Bruges|Belgium|Belgium}} ==Liens externes== * {{Fr}} [http://musique09.free.fr/images/castille%20et%20leon/salamanque_galerie_photos/index.htm Photographs of Salamanque] * [http://www.salamanca.es Turisme de Salamanca] * [Periodic http://www.lavozdesalamanca.com of Salamanca] * [Periodic http://www.lagacetadesalamanca.com of Salamanca] * [Periodic http://www.tribuna.net of Salamanca] * [http://www.aajuanbosco.com Asoc. Alumnos Juan Bosco] [[Category: European capital of the culture]] [[Category: Spanish city of more than 100.000 inhabitants]] [[Category: City of Castille-and-León]] [[Category: Commune of the province of Salamanque]] [[rear: شلمنقة]] [[ast: Salamanca]] [[bg: Саламанка]] [[Br: Salamanca]] [[Ca: Salamanca]] [[Cs: Salamanca]] [[da: Salamanca]] [[of: Salamanca]] [[in: Salamanca]] [[eo: Salamanko]] [[be: Salamanca]] [[have: Salamanca]] [[fi: Salamanca]] [[gl: Salamanca]] [[haw: Salamanca]] [[He: סלמנקה]] [[id: Salamanca]] [[is: Salamanca]] [[it: Salamanca]] [[ja: サラマンカ]] [[ka: სალამანკა]] [[it: Salmantica (Hispania)]] [[stable-lad: Salamanka]] [[lb: Salamanca (Spuenien)]] [[nl: Salamanca (stad)]] [[No: Salamanca]] [[pl: Salamanka]] [[Pt: Salamanca]] [[qu: Salamanca]] [[Ru: Саламанка]] [[simple: Salamanca]] [[SSL: Salamanca]] [[Sr: Саламанка]] [[sv: Salamanca, Spanien]] [[tr: Salamanca]] [[vo: Salamanca

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