Parque Calderón, Plaza in Cuenca, Ecuador
Parque Calderón is a public square in the center of Cuenca, Ecuador. It is surrounded by important buildings such as the Old Cathedral and the New Cathedral, as well as government offices.
Originally known as Plaza de Armas, it was renamed in 1920 after Abdón Calderón. A monument to this hero was added in 1931.
The square is a stage for city celebrations like Corpus Christi and the commemoration of Cuenca's independence. On those days, the space fills with people and music.
The square is easy to reach on foot from anywhere in the historic center. It serves as a useful landmark for orientation, with the two cathedrals on opposite sides.
The monument to Abdón Calderón was cast in bronze by European sculptor Carlos Mayer. It stands on a base with four semicircular seating areas.
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