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Cultural

Cultural

Cultural


Salamanca has an array of priceless cultural treasures.

  • Castillo de Montemayor del Río

    Montemayor del Río Castle

    Known as San Vicente Fortress, the origin of the castle dates back to the XIII century. However, the current site was finished two centuries later.

  • Puente del Congosto Castle

    Puente del Congosto Castle

    There are few landscapes in Salamanca as breathtaking as the village of Puente Congosto with the uncontrollable river Tormes, the medieval bridge and the castle. In fact, the main function of the castle is defending the bridge, which is also the Cañada Real Soriana Occidental.

  • Castillo de Monleón

    Monleón Castle

    The amazing Tower keep stands out over the houses of the village. It is 37 meters high and is located in one of the ends of the village, being the beginning of the medieval wall.

  • Alba de Tormes Castle

    Alba de Tormes Castle

    The magnificent Tower Keep, also called Armoury Tower, is an important part of the profile of Alba de Tormes. It is also the most remarkable element in the interesting route through the villa.

  • San Martin del Castañar Castle

    San Martin del Castañar Castle

    San Martin del Castañar Castle is built facing the river Francia. The old chronicles already mentioned ti in the XV century as a palace castle and also as the home of Count de Miranda del Castañar´s daughter and her husband, a noble man from the village.