This is one of the most beautiful squares in all of Spain.
It is Baroque in style, from the eighteenth century, with the characteristic
Spanish decoration of biselled plates. The portals comprise half-point
arches supported by broad columns. Above are three floors of flats with
balconies displaying somewhat severe ironwork.
The bays have Baroque ornamentation in the form of
orillions.
Slim pilasters ascend to the roof. The spandrels of
the arches feature busts in semi-relief.
Located strategically along one side of the
square is the Town Hall. The ornamental elements are typically Spanish;
pedestals, panels, breaks, plates, fronts, broken curves etc. The entrance
to the Plaza de la Verdura is highlighted by the Toro arch, in what is
known as the Royal Pavilion, begun in 1729.
This magnificent square was the project of Alberto
Churriguera. The Town Hall was built by Andrés García de
Quiñones and was finished in 1755. The architects involved were
José de Lara, Nicolás Churriguera and Jerónimo García
de Quiñones.
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