Pontifical University of Salamanca

university, Salamanca, Spain

Also known as: Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

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The Pontifical University of Salamanca is a private Catholic institution located in Salamanca, Spain. It originated from the former Jesuit seminary, built between 1617 and 1755. Most of its students are priests or seminarians, and the Jesuits continue to officiate in its Church of La Clerecía.1

The Pontifical University is distinct from the public University of Salamanca, which was founded in 1218 and was a leading European center of learning until the late 16th century. The city of Salamanca itself is a historically and artistically significant Spanish city, with landmarks including its cathedrals and the main building of the University of Salamanca.21

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…seminary (1617–1755) is now the Pontifical University, most of whose students are priests or seminarians; the Jesuits still officiate in its Church of La Clerecía. Also notable are the Italian-style church of the convent of the Augustinians (1636–87), containing a painting of the Immaculate Conception by José de Ribera; the…
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…seminary (1617–1755) is now the Pontifical University, most of whose students are priests or seminarians; the Jesuits still officiate in its Church of La Clerecía. Also notable are the Italian-style church of the convent of the Augustinians (1636–87), containing a painting of the Immaculate Conception by José de Ribera; the…
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