Viejo Coso, 19th century square in Valladolid, Spain
Description
Viejo Coso is an octagonal plaza in Valladolid featuring continuous brick facades with wooden exterior galleries that echo Roman architectural principles. The central area contains green space, while the surrounding levels hold residential apartments that maintain the traditional corrala style.
History
The plaza was founded in 1834 as Valladolid's first bullring with capacity for 8,000 spectators. By 1890, its role in hosting fights ended and the structure was converted into housing for residents.
Culture
The space shows how neighbors gather in the open corridors and use the central garden as a meeting point in their daily routines. It reflects the transformation of a place built for spectacle into a residential community where ordinary life unfolds.
Practical
The square can be accessed from San Quirce and San Ignacio streets and offers open access during daylight hours. Since it has no formal restrictions, visitors can pass through at almost any time for a walk or to explore the grounds.
Did you know?
This place faded from public attention for many years until local conservation efforts brought it back into focus in recent decades. Today it stands as a quiet space where the past exists alongside modern residential life.
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