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The Plaza Mayor (English Main Plaza) is a large plaza located in the center of Salamanca, Spain used as a public square. It was built in the traditional Spanish baroque style and is a popular gathering area. [2]
One of the most beautiful squares in Spain. It was built in Baroque style according to the plans of Alberto Churriguera. On the north side is the City Hall, a Baroque building that has five granite arches and a steeple decorated with allegoric figures.
The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, from the 18th century, is one of the most beautiful urban monumental squares in Europe. Construction began in 1729 at the behest of the corregidor Rodrigo Caballero Llanes.
Spain's most beautiful Plaza Mayor. Every single Spanish city or town has its own Plaza Mayor - the most central square, mostly rectangular in shape and encircled with 2-3 storey buildings around. This one in Salamanca we found being one of the most beautiful ones.
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Plaza Mayor. Built between 1729 and 1755, Salamanca's exceptional grand square is widely considered to be Spain's most beautiful central plaza. It's particularly memorable at night when illuminated (until midnight) to magical effect.
Salamanca’s Plaza Mayor is beautiful and makes for a truly great place to sit back with a coffee, glass of wine or beer to sit back and take in the architecture and detail. Plaza Mayor can be found in the middle of the city, with each exit taking you somewhere else and exciting.
La plaza Mayor de Salamanca es un espacio urbano construido como plaza mayor que con el tiempo se ha convertido en el centro de la vida social de la ciudad española de Salamanca. Fue construida en el periodo que va desde el año 1729 al 1756, en estilo barroco.
