Plaza de España - PONTEVEDRA

Spain Square is chaired by the Municipal Pazo by architect Alejandro Sesmero would also leave its mark on other nearby buildings and street furniture .

We can observe the bustle and dynamism of this central point of the city from some of the nearby cafes .

Opposite the town hall the Monument to the Heroes of Pontesampaio the sculptor González Pola , which commemorates the victory over the French in the battle that gives it its name is located.

After admiring the ruins of San Domingos we can get closer to the Valle Institute , one of the few examples of modernist architecture in Pontevedra.

Passing the institute immediately find the Pazo of the council, majestic construction of the nineteenth century , by Domingo and Alejandro Sesmero . The ride ends at the headquarters of the Delegation of former Education School of Arts and Crafts opened in 1899 by Andrés Calvo.

Finally the Plaza de Spain has numerous green spaces. First the Alameda Architect Sesmero which occupies the former garden of the convent of San Domingos . Crossing the Gardens mall reach Dr. Marescot , small oasis that offers its comforting shade to the facade of the old building of the original Maestranza seventeenth century and underwent several changes over the centuries . Not far from this place Columbus Gardens and Gardens of Eduardo Vincenti crowning the pleasant walk polo green heart of the city are located.

Characteristics of Squares and gardens

  • Centrica Yes
  • Pedestrian Yes