Saint Boal Square (Salamanca)

The central Saint Boal Square was built during the 12th century by Castilian settlers in honour of Saint Baudilus, or Saint Boal. It was rebuilt during the 15th century by Don Diego de Herrera. The square is a popular place due to its location and because important sites of tourist and heritage interest surround it.

Like many buildings in Salamanca, Saint Boal Square underwent a series of changes in both its design and its structure. Among them was its Baroque-style façade, as well as decorative elements that were added or removed according to historical changes, especially the placement of family heraldry.

The area has experienced many important changes over the centuries, but Saint Boal Square preserves the aura of historical nostalgia that has made it so attractive to tourists and visitors, especially its proximity to the homonymous church and the splendid Arias Corvelle Palace, built in 1470.

Something notable about this simple but beautiful square is that it is regularly used as a location for historical audiovisual productions. These have turned this small corner of Salamanca into a valuable asset, as a varied commercial offer has grown around its cinematographic appeal.