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Undoubtedly, this is one of the most stunning arcaded squares in Spain. Designed by Alberto Churriguera, it was built from 1729-1755 in the Baroque style. The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca is considered one of the most marvelous and beautiful Plazas in all of Spain. This is the focal point, the heart of the city where everyone meets their friends under the reloj (clock tower) before they go out to the discos or bars. During the beautiful evenings the plaza is teaming with families, students, and travelers basking in the late day sun at one of the several outdoor cafes, or sitting in small groups scattered around the middle of the plaza floor. Built in the 18th century in the Baroque style, this monumental plaza is perfect in its unity of style and grandeur of design. Porticoes formed by rounded arches are supported by solid columns that uniformly surround the plaza. Above them rise three-story mansions with austere iron balconies.
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Western Europe
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