DA2 Domus Artium 2002, Salamanca
DA2 Domus Artium 2002 is a contemporary art center located in the city of Salamanca (Spain) and inaugurated in April 2002 on the occasion of the European Cultural Capital. It is built on what was the old provincial jail, a building built in 1930 and renovated by the architect Horacio Fernández del Castillo as a museum space, preserving original elements such as the cell doors and the original iron fence.
DA2 Domus Artium 2002, part of the Salamanca City of Culture and Knowledge Foundation, was born in 2003 to meet the need for a space specialized in Contemporary Art. Since 2018, its director is Tate Díez.
DA2 Domus Artium 2002, part of the Salamanca City of Culture and Knowledge Foundation, was born in 2003 to meet the need for a space specialized in Contemporary Art. Since 2018, its director is Tate Díez.
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Sight Name: DA2 Domus Artium 2002
Sight Location: Salamanca, Spain (See walking tours in Salamanca)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Salamanca, Spain (See walking tours in Salamanca)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Salamanca's splendor began with the royal charter of Alfonso IX... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles