Plaza de la Duquesa de Parcent, Pedestrian square in the historic center of Ronda, Spain
The Plaza de la Duquesa de Parcent is a pedestrian square in the historic center of Ronda, in the Andalusia region of Spain. It is bordered by the collegiate church of Santa María la Mayor, the town hall housed in a former military building, and two convents.
The site was once the Roman Forum of the ancient city, and later became the central square of the Arab Medina during Moorish rule. After the Christian reconquest in 1485, the main mosque was converted into the church of Santa María la Mayor.
The square is named after the Duchess of Parcent, a noblewoman who worked to protect the historic buildings of Ronda. Her bust sits on a fountain in the square, and a statue of the poet and musician Vicente Espinel, born in Ronda, also stands nearby.
The square is open to pedestrians only, so it is easy to walk around without traffic. Parking is available nearby, and it makes a good starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
The nuns of the convent of La Caridad bake traditional sweets at Christmas and sell them through a small hatch in the door. Inside the town hall, which was built in 1734 as a military prison, the basement is open to visitors and has a small café.
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