Calisto and Melibea Vegetable Garden, Medieval garden in Salamanca, Spain
Calisto and Melibea Garden is a historic green space built on the old city walls of Salamanca, overlooking the Cathedrals and the Tormes River banks. The space features walking paths, seating areas, and diverse plantings that create an open setting for strolling and rest.
The connection to literature began when Fernando de Rojas chose this location in 1502 as the setting for his tragicomedy La Celestina. The drama tells of the ill-fated love between Calisto and Melibea, names that would later identify this garden.
The entrance features a statue of Spanish literature's most renowned matchmaker, inscribed with words from La Celestina. The place draws those interested in the tragic love story that inspired its creation.
The garden is open daily from sunrise to sunset with free admission for all visitors throughout the year. The pathways are well-maintained and benches are available for resting.
A resident from Granada enriched this space with unusual ornamental plants such as plumbago, agaves, and holm oaks that had never appeared before in Salamanca's public gardens. This distinctive plantings gives the garden a special botanical character.
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