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Día de la Hispanidad
Various venues around the city, Salamanc, Spain
#16 of 230 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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Día de la Hispanidad, also called Columbus Day is a Spanish National Holiday that is celebrated all over Spain on October 12. This public holiday remembers the arrival of Christopher Columbus in America. The streets of the city are decorated with festive streamers and lights. Children enjoy the holiday and exchange gifts.

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