Plaza Mayor, Renaissance square in Valladolid, Spain
This rectangular plaza features continuous arcaded porches supported by granite pillars and columns, creating a uniform architectural pattern around its perimeter.
After the devastating fire of 1561, King Philip II commissioned architect Francisco de Salamanca to reconstruct the plaza, establishing Spain's first grand square.
The plaza displays a prominent statue of Count Pedro Ansúrez, the city's founder, created by sculptor Aurelio Carretero in 1903.
The Town Hall, located on the northern side of the plaza, serves as the central administrative building for municipal operations in Valladolid.
The architectural design of this plaza became the template for numerous town squares across Spain and South America during the 17th century.
Location: Valladolid
Address: Pl. Mayor, 47001 Valladolid, Spain 47001 Valladolid 47001 Valladolid
GPS coordinates: 41.65198,-4.72854
Latest update: March 9, 2025 09:24
Valladolid, located in Castile and León, features architectural heritage from the 12th to the 19th centuries. The city hosts Renaissance palaces, Gothic churches, and specialized museums. The National Museum of Sculpture exhibits religious works in a former college. The Plaza Mayor serves as the historical center, surrounded by arcade buildings. Green spaces like Campo Grande offer 115,000 m² of gardens and fountains. Cultural institutions include the university founded in the 13th century and museums dedicated to Cervantes and Zorrilla.
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