Patio de Escuelas, Historic university courtyard in Salamanca, Spain.
The quadrangular courtyard features stone buildings with intricate plateresque decorations and a central statue of Fray Luis de León from 1869.
The Patio de Escuelas forms part of the University of Salamanca, which was established in 1218 as one of the first institutions of higher learning in Europe.
Students and professors gather in this space for academic discussions, continuing a tradition that spans eight centuries of Spanish intellectual life.
The courtyard remains open to visitors throughout the year, allowing access to observe the architectural details and experience the academic environment.
The decorative elements on the courtyard walls include a frog sculpture, which students search for as it supposedly brings good luck for examinations.
GPS coordinates: 40.96157,-5.66751
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:28
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