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Monday Morning Photo - Plaza Mayor, Salamanca

One of the most beautiful squares in Spain the Plaza Mayor, a baroque style plaza, on the north side is the City Hall building. Decorated with stonework medallions between each arch, including depictions of  Carlos I, Alfonso XI, Fernando VI, Cervantes and Santa Teresa. The buildings are three storeys, supported by semicircular arches topped by a balustrade.  Plaza Mayor, Salamanca See my One Day in Salamanca - What Not to Miss post on Luxury Spain Travel. Read my Review of Hacienda Zorita Wine Hotel and Spa just outside Salamanca. Go to the Monday Morning Photo list.

Monday Morning Photo - Castle, Parador and Monumental Cross - Santa Catalina Jaen

Castillo de Santa Catalina is situated on Santa Catalina hill which overlooks the city of Jaén and the sea of olive trees beyond.
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The hill is also the location of the Parador hotel and walking passed both Parador and castle a walkway leads to an enormous white monumental cross at the end of the elongated hill. 

Castillo de Santa Catalina
Castillo de Santa Catalina


See the Parador de Santa Catalina on Booking.com. 


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