Virgen Blanca Square, Square in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

Virgen Blanca Square is a public square in the heart of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. It is surrounded by buildings of different periods and features a monument in the center, with two fountains that replaced the former flower beds.

In the Middle Ages, this square was the center of Vitoria, hosting markets and bullfights. At the end of the 18th century, the Plaza Nueva was built next to it, and in 2007 the flower beds were replaced by fountains.

The square is the stage for the Celedon descent, a tradition that marks the start of the city's festivities. Every year, a figure representing Celedon descends from the church tower to a balcony, and people gather below to sing and celebrate.

The square is easy to reach on foot from the old town and is close to the Church of San Miguel. It is a good place to start a walk, and you can sit on the benches or at the cafe terraces to watch the daily life of the city.

The monument in the center commemorates the Battle of Vitoria, which took place in 1813 during the French invasion. The square also hosts a lantern procession organized by the Virgen Blanca brotherhood at 10:00 pm during the festivities.