Plaza Mayor de Ocaña, Neoclassical Plaza Mayor in Ocaña, Spain.
The Plaza Mayor de Ocaña is a rectangular square framed by colonnades on all four sides. The longer sides feature 18 arches each, while the shorter sides have 17 arches, with supports made from stone blocks quarried in Colmenar.
Construction started in 1782 under architect Francisco Sánchez de Madrid during the reign of Charles III. Three of the four facades were completed by 1791, reflecting the architectural style of that period.
The square is the heart of public life in Ocaña, where locals gather for markets, festivals, and daily meetings under the arcades. The covered walkways create a protected space where people naturally spend time together throughout the day.
The square is easily accessible on foot and the arcades offer shelter from sun and rain. Multiple entrances from surrounding streets make it simple to explore the covered areas.
The western facade of the town hall still bears marks from cannon fire during the early 1800s conflicts. These scars remain as a quiet reminder of the turbulent times this location experienced.
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