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Salamanca University

I was curious about those letters or graffitis that we can see in some buildings around Salamanca University. They say that during the 16th and 17th century there was a kind of fiesta (party) that included a bullfight after the final exams. Those who passed their graduation used a special ink made with the blood of the bull to write their names or a "V" (from Victory) on the university's walls.

 

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Uploaded on September 12, 2010
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