Plaza de la Corredera, Porticoed square in San Pedro district, Córdoba, Spain
The square is a rectangular plaza with arcades in the San Pedro district, surrounded by three-story houses with continuous porticoes. The stone columns form an enclosed gallery where shops and restaurants are located.
The square was built from 1683 following plans by architect Antonio Ramós Valdés, commissioned by magistrate Francisco Ronquillo Briceño. In the nineteenth century the Sánchez Peña market was established on the eastern side, and has remained in operation since.
The name Corredera comes from the tradition of holding bullfights and equestrian games on this square, which took place until the twentieth century. Today locals meet at cafés under the arcades or buy fresh produce at the covered market on the eastern side.
Many terraces under the arcades offer protection from sun and rain, especially during the hot months. The covered market opens in the morning and is suitable for a visit before lunch.
Excavations beneath the pavement uncovered Roman mosaics that point to an ancient circus at this location. These remains recall a time when thousands of spectators watched chariot races here.
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