La Romita, Public plaza in Roma Norte district, Mexico City, Mexico
La Romita is a public square in the Roma Norte district with a central fountain and mature trees. The space offers seating areas and creates gathering spots within the surrounding residential and commercial neighborhood.
The plaza originated in the 16th century on land that was formerly an islet near Tenochtitlan and part of the pre-Hispanic settlement of Aztacalco. This location shaped the area's development for centuries afterward.
The plaza anchors daily life in the neighborhood and functions as a gathering place where residents and visitors naturally meet. People use it as a social hub between the surrounding streets and local businesses.
The square sits in an area with good transit connections and is easily accessible on foot from several metro stations. Local markets and a church surround the plaza in the immediate area.
Filmmaker Luis Buñuel used the plaza in 1950 as a filming location for his movie Los Olvidados. This connection to film history makes it a notable spot in the city's cultural record.
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