Plaça de la Mare de Déu, Principal square in La Seu, Valencia, Spain.
Plaça de la Mare de Déu is the principal plaza in La Seu, defined by a central bronze fountain depicting the Turia River with eight female figures representing Valencia's primary irrigation canals. The pedestrian space connects the Cathedral of Valencia, the Basilica of Our Lady, and the Palace of the Generalitat.
The site marks the ancient Roman forum of Valentia, positioned at the intersection of the cardo and decumanus maximus, the city's main thoroughfares. This central location established it as a gathering place for public life and civic matters across centuries.
The Water Court convenes here every Thursday in front of the Cathedral's Apostles Gate to settle irrigation disputes among farmers. This practice reflects how water management has shaped local life and social order for centuries.
The plaza is fully pedestrian-accessible and well-connected to major transit points, making it easy to reach from anywhere in the city. The layout allows you to move freely between the surrounding monuments and explore at your own pace.
During the Las Fallas festival in March, thousands of visitors bring flowers to create a 15-meter tall floral mantle for the Virgin's image. This spectacular event transforms the plaza into a sea of color that becomes one of the festival's most memorable moments.
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