Salamanca

Salamanca

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October 17th 2022

Published: November 23rd 2022

An all-day coach trip to Salamanca was the agenda for today. From Barca d'Alba we crossed the Águeda river, a Douro tributary, to enter Spain. The mountains of Portugal extended briefly into Spain, but shortly thereafter we were crossing the high plateau of central Spain, known as the Meseta, This region is part of Castille and Léon. The landscape and vegetation here, like the plateau in La Manc... Read Full Entry

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Andrew Lisowski

AndrewHL

"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me. I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts. Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018. [world... full info

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Carnicera

Butcher stall at the Mercado. IMG_8190

Whole Leg of Ham

Whole leg of ham at the carnicera in the Mercado. IMG_8191

Produce Stall

Produce stall in the Mercado. IMG_8203

Produce

Produce in the Mercado. IMG_8194

Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables in the Mercado IMG_8202

Oliva Lady

Olive and saffron staff in the Mercado. IMG_8196

Whole Leg of Ham

Whole Leg of Iberico Ham in the Mercado. IMG_8197

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Roman Bridge

"To the S.W. of the city, about 3 min. walk from the cathedral, the Tormes is crossed by an old Roman Bridge {Puente Romano). The fifteen arches next the city belong to the original structure; the other twelve date from the reign of Philip IV (1677)."--Baedeker 1913. DSC_0169

Torre de Agua

Water tower or depósito de agua in Villarmayor. DSC_0136

La Fregeneda

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Rio Águeda

The Augeda River marks the boundary of Spain and Portugal. The bridge leads to Barca d'Alva. DSC_0226p1

26th November 2022

New Cathedral - Portada del Nacimiento Detail

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Spain
Amazing architecture.

27th November 2022

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Salamanca
Salamanca has always eluded me on my travels to Spain and I need to rectify that on the next visit! What a beautiful city. I love the 1977 vs 2022 photos. Cheers. Ren :)

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