Salamanca is situated in the west-central part of Spain in the province of Castile and Leon. It is the capital of the Salamanca region.
The city lies on a plateau by the Tormes River. Salamanca experiences extremes of climate: summers are warm and sunny with average temperatures around 26°C, while winters are wet and breezy with average temperatures of around 4°C. Rain showers are common in the winter months.
Salamanca has a population of approximately 180,000. This city was founded in the pre-Roman period by the Vacceos and is known all over the world for its rich artistic and cultural traditions. It has also been a centre of knowledge since 1218 when the University of Salamanca was founded by Alfonso IX of León.
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