Plaza de Carlos Castel, Central square in Teruel, Spain
Plaza de Carlos Castel is Teruel's central market square, featuring a fountain with a small bronze bull statue mounted on a tall pedestal at its center. The space is framed by multi-story buildings with arcaded passages that house both shops and restaurants.
The square originated as Plaza Mayor or del Mercado and has served as the center of Teruel's urban life since medieval times. In the 1800s, it gained its present character with the fountain and bull statue that became the city's defining symbol.
The surrounding buildings showcase modernist architecture with curved facades and decorative details that define the square's character. Under the arcades, people gather to shop and have coffee in what feels like a covered street at the city's heart.
The square is easy to navigate on foot, and the arcades provide shelter from sun and rain while shopping or dining. Visit in the morning or late afternoon when crowds are lighter and the space feels more relaxed.
The bull statue on the square is not a large monument but a modest bronze figure just about 12 inches (30 cm) tall, perched on its tall pedestal. This humble size makes the so-called Torico a surprising symbol for an entire city.
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