Salamanca

Salamanca is a city in central Spain. It is the capital city of the province with the same name. 
The city has a very important university started in 1218. It has two cathedrals and a famous Plaza Mayor (Main Square) built in the 18th century.

Frogs are a mascot of Salamanca.  Souvenirs of frogs can be found in almost every shop in the Plaza Mayor.

The Battle of Salamanca was an important defeat for France in the Napoleonic Wars.

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 Other websites 

 Official Tourist Information Office
 Wiki of the city of Salamanca
 General information on Salamanca
 General information about events in Salamanca
 Salamanca travel guide 
 Salamanca: Spain's answer to Oxford by The Guardian
 Salamanca city guide at HitchHikers Handbook 

Museums
 Art Nouveau and Art Decó Museum Casa Lis
 Car History Museum
 Cathedral Museum

Category:Capital cities in Spain