Salamanca is a World Heritage city. Its historic center will surprise you with the variety and artistic richness of its monuments. You can visit it comfortably thanks to its ideal size for exploring on foot and taking a pleasant stroll.

The University of Salamanca is one of the oldest in Europe, along with those of Oxford, Bologna, and Paris. The academic institution promotes innovation, knowledge transfer, and entrepreneurship among students and researchers, fostering the development of new spin-off companies and boosting its socioeconomic and international visibility.

More than 800 years of history and prestige have left their mark on the city, where the young, fresh, and cheerful university atmosphere exudes.

Cultural activities are the perfect complement for those who come to the city to participate in a conference or seminar and also want to enjoy art or music, with such notable events as the Festival of Light and the Avant-garde, with its impressive video mapping projections on the city’s main monuments, or the International Arts Festival of Castilla y León. Plus, a fun range of experiences and leisure activities to round out your stay in the city, and a surprising province to discover, with natural parks, historical and artistic sites, and much more.

In short, a cosmopolitan, open, welcoming, and vibrant capital awaits you.