Glorieta de España, Pedestrian square in the center of Murcia, Spain
The Glorieta de España, also known as La Glorieta, is a pedestrian square in the historic center of Murcia, flanked by the city hall and the bishop's palace. The square has a roughly square shape, with palm trees, flower beds, and water fountains, and it connects several streets of the city center.
In the 18th century, the land along the Segura river was cleared by demolishing old walls, and the space was gradually shaped into a public square. Over time, the square changed its name several times, going through names such as Plaza de la Constitución and Glorieta de Alfonso XII before receiving its current one.
The Glorieta de España is a natural meeting point for people of all ages in Murcia. Locals sit on benches between palm trees and flower beds, watching the daily life that unfolds around the city hall and the bishop's palace.
The square is easy to reach on foot and sits close to other points of interest in Murcia's city center. It is open at all times, and the benches and shaded areas under the palm trees offer a good place to take a short break between visits.
Below the square there is an underground car park, and during its construction workers uncovered the remains of a tower from the old Muslim city wall. During the Civil War, air raid shelters were also built under the square, adding another layer to its hidden history.
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