University of Salamanca - Salamanca, Spain
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N 40° 57.688 W 005° 40.040
30T E 275531 N 4537906
The oldest university in Spain and one of the oldest within Europe (founded in 1134 / Royal chart of foundation in 1218 / recognised by the Pope in 1254 and still in operation).
Waymark Code: WMQP2W
Location: Castilla y León, Spain
Date Posted: 03/11/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member razalas
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The University of Salamanca was founded in 1134 and received the Royal chart of foundation in the year 1218 by King Alfonso IX of Leon. It was officially recognised by Pope Alexander IV in the year 1254. So it is the oldest University in Spain (and the second oldest university in operation in Europe). (visit link)

From the end of the 15th century until the end of the 16th century it became the most reputable university in Spain. In consequence many students from all of Europe and even Latin America came to Salamanca. Around the year 1580 more than 6500 students were enrolled. The organzisational model of this University was used as a prototyp for the universities in Latin America.

In the 19th century reforms led to a decline of the University and Madrid became Spain's leading university. After the end of the Franco regime the influence of this University increased and the number of Students rose notable.

The coordinates will lead you to the entrance of the old buildings which you can visit after paying the museums entrance fee (€ 10 per adult).

You can read more on the university in Wikipedia in English (visit link) and German (visit link)
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Bien:: Edificio de la Universidad de Salamanca

Comunidad Autónoma:: C.A. Castilla y León

Provincia:: Salamanca

Municipio:: Salamanca

Categoría:: Monumento

Website with information about the BIC:: [Web Link]

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