Corrillo Square (Salamanca)
Corrillo Square is located in the historic centre of Salamanca. It is accessed through the Corrillo Arch, after which it is named, and is located in the Plaza Mayor area. This makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city.
The western end of the square is porticoed, and the footings of the colonnade are decorated with beautiful reliefs of gods from Roman mythology representing each day of the week. At its eastern end is the famous Church of Saint Martin, where the Baroque dressing room window and a Romanesque doorway face the square.
Initially, the Corrillo Square area was known as the "Corral de San Martín" due to the proximity of the homonymous church where the main institutions and municipal authorities met as a "corrillo". This is where the name of both the arch and the square comes from.
Due to its strategic location, Corrillo Square was the scene of important historical events in Salamanca, including the Bandos War in the mid-15th century.
Over the centuries, the square has been subjected to reforms to adapt it to urban changes. One of the most important reforms occurred in 1921 when the height of the square was levelled with that of the Plaza Mayor. This allowed for the transit of vehicles between them.
Among its interesting details, it is worth mentioning that Corrillo Square is adorned with a sculpture by Agustín Casillas dedicated to the famous poet Adares, who devoted part of his work to the square.
The western end of the square is porticoed, and the footings of the colonnade are decorated with beautiful reliefs of gods from Roman mythology representing each day of the week. At its eastern end is the famous Church of Saint Martin, where the Baroque dressing room window and a Romanesque doorway face the square.
Initially, the Corrillo Square area was known as the "Corral de San Martín" due to the proximity of the homonymous church where the main institutions and municipal authorities met as a "corrillo". This is where the name of both the arch and the square comes from.
Due to its strategic location, Corrillo Square was the scene of important historical events in Salamanca, including the Bandos War in the mid-15th century.
Over the centuries, the square has been subjected to reforms to adapt it to urban changes. One of the most important reforms occurred in 1921 when the height of the square was levelled with that of the Plaza Mayor. This allowed for the transit of vehicles between them.
Among its interesting details, it is worth mentioning that Corrillo Square is adorned with a sculpture by Agustín Casillas dedicated to the famous poet Adares, who devoted part of his work to the square.
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