Salamanca
I had the wonderful opportunity to live in Salamanca over the summers of 2003 and 2004. While completing my Master's studies at its foremost university, Marc wandered the city with his camera taking pictures of this absolutely picturesque and old city in the Castille region of Spain.
While going through the pictures he took of the city, I realized he took majority of them during the early morning or during siesta time hence the very deserted look of the city. Trust me, the city comes alive, very alive during the day. However, between 2 and 4 pm, the city looks like a ghost town as the residents go home for lunch and take the ritual afternoon siesta.
El Palacio de Monterrey
A view of the tower of the Palacio de Monterrey
Salamanca's Plaza Mayor
A detail on one of the columns of the Plaza Mayor in Salamanca
Carved stone busts of famous Spaniards in the field of literature and culture adorn the Plaza Mayor.
The exit from a deserted Plaza Mayor early one summer morning in August
Salamanca's Plaza Mayor is such a different sight in the morning. Late in the afternoon, one can hardly get a seat in its outdoor cafes.
Another scene from the Plaza Mayor
The main and central part of Salamanca's Plaza Mayor building
Getting ready for the onslaught of local and international tourists later in the day. Spanish restaurants have three prices for ts patrons. One is charged the least when eating at the bar followed by sitting at the tables. Be prepared to be charged a lot more for the same food and beverage if and when you decide to eat and sit outdoors.
Cobble stoned streets
A local still mesmerized by the intricate and beautiful façade of the Convento de San Esteban
