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Salamanca’s University, established under Pope Benedict XIII, is paramount to its cultural legacy. The university's foundational Gothic style and its picturesque Casa de las Conchas with its unique shell-adorned façade highlight the city’s commitment to education and the arts. Today, the Casa de Las Conchas serves as a public library, embodying a deep-seated respect for knowledge.
With roughly 180,000 inhabitants, Salamanca manages to exude the vibrancy of a bustling city while retaining the charm of a small village. Renowned for housing some of the purest forms of Castilian Spanish, it has become a favored destination for language learners worldwide, introducing students to a blend of historic marvels and contemporary cultural experiences.