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Calzada de Valdunciel
Salamanca municipality whose name evokes the ancient Via Plata. It offers the pilgrim a stop with a taste of history and the tranquility of the countryside before arriving in Salamanca.
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Calzada de Valdunciel is a Salamanca municipality whose identity is tied to the Vía de la Plata itself, as its name suggests. The locality sits on the ancient Roman road, and even today remnants of this ancient route can still be found, such as milestones and remains of the original pavement. For the pilgrim, walking here feels like experiencing history under their feet. The town offers a rural and peaceful atmosphere, characteristic of the Campo Charro, with its parish church and traditional architecture. It is one of the last stops before arriving at Salamanca's great city, providing a soothing break and necessary services to face the exciting entry into the Golden City.
Last updated: 21/08/2025
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