Plaza de los Santos Niños, Alcalá de Henares, Historic square in central Alcalá de Henares, Spain
The rectangular plaza extends 85 meters in length and 34 meters in width, featuring stone arcades along its northern side near the Magistral Cathedral.
The square received its current configuration in 1891 after the demolition of seven two-story houses that previously occupied the central area of the space.
The plaza honors the martyrs Justus and Pastor, two Roman-era children executed in 304 during the Diocletianic persecution of Christians in the region.
Multiple bus lines stop near the square, which connects directly to Mayor Street and provides access to numerous restaurants and commercial establishments.
Archaeological excavations in 2022 uncovered remains of a medieval necropolis and Roman structures beneath the current surface of the plaza.
Location: Alcalá de Henares
Inception: 1891
Length: 85 m
Width: 34 m
GPS coordinates: 40.48082,-3.36917
Latest update: March 16, 2025 22:25
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