Salamanca Train Station is located in the autonomous region of Castile-Leon. It is the capital of the province of Salamanca. The province of Salamanca is located in the northwestern Spain. With 228,881 residents, it is the 2nd most populous city in Castile and Leon. The first one is Valladolid, with a population of 414,000. The main railway station of the city is Salamanca Train Station. You should car hire from here. The city has a lot of worth-visiting places. It would be much easier to move around if you have a rented car at hand.
Attractions
When you arrive at the Salamanca Train Station be ready to be amazed as this city has many fascinating worth visiting places. These are some of them:
- San Marcos Church - Car hire to visit this church and you will be everything but disappointed. It is a historic church and was built in the 12th century. The place itself is a manifestation of great architecture. It has preserved gothic paintings that depict Virgin Mary’s life. You will find these very interesting.
- Bullfighting museum - Bullfighting is a very ancient sport and has deep roots in the regions history. This is why everyone arriving at the Salamanca Train station wants to visit it before any other place. The museum is divided in three parts; bullfighting, bulls and deception of bulls in art. If you have particular liking to the sport you will definitely enjoy this place.
- Salina Palace - This is one of the places that depict the history and art of the region. It is an architectural masterpiece. It is a renaissance style building. Its name that means ‘salt works’ refers to the fact that at one time it was used to store salt. The inside is an irregular courtyard that is decorated by artistic figures of twisted bodies. You will be amazed by the design of this place.
- Santo Domingo Exhibition Hall - This is located in the old Santo Domingo De La Cruz College. The building ages back to the 16th century. It has gone through some major reconstructions. It has been converted to an amazing exhibition hall. Car hire to visit and you will be fascinated.
Salamanca is a place vested with history, art, architecture and culture. It provides a perfect holiday trip where you can relax as well as learn something new. It is definitely worth your time.
