Plaça Redona facts for kids
La Plaça Redona is a famous and unique square in the city of Valencia, Spain. Its name means "Round Square" in Valencian, and it's also sometimes called Plaça del Clot. This special plaza is located in the old part of Valencia, known as Ciutat Vella, in the El Mercat area. It sits right in the middle of a busy triangle formed by three other important squares: La Plaça del Mercat (Market Plaza), La Plaça de la Reina (Plaza of the Queen), and La Plaça de l'Ajuntament (City Hall Plaza). Cars and other vehicles are not allowed inside, making it a peaceful place for people to walk and enjoy.
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What Makes the Square Special?
La Plaça Redona truly stands out because of its perfect round shape. You can enter the square from four different directions, like the points on a compass. Because it's quite small, no cars can drive through it. This makes it one of the tiniest squares in Valencia where people can gather. The main way to get into the square is from Carrer de Sant Vicent street, which then leads to the larger Plaza de la Reina. Other small, narrow streets also connect to it.
Hidden Gem of Valencia
The square is completely surrounded by buildings, mostly houses and shops. This means you can't see La Plaça Redona from the outside! The buildings form a tall, yellow wall that wraps all the way around the plaza. It looks like a four-story cylinder from the inside. This design makes the square feel like a hidden treasure, tucked away in the city.
Busy Location
Even though it's hidden, La Plaça Redona is very popular. It's only a short walk from the Central Market, which is a big, bustling place where people buy food. Many people walk through La Plaça Redona as they go between the Central Market and the Plaza de la Reina.
Inside the Round Square
In the very center of the square, there's a tall fountain. At night, a lamp lights up the fountain, providing most of the light for the plaza. Around this central fountain, there's an open space where people can walk. Beyond that, you'll find a ring of vendor stalls. These stalls and their roofs are made of painted wood. They create a clear separation between the open center of the square and the shops around the edges. The small shops are located on the ground floor of the houses that surround the plaza. This design makes La Plaça Redona look like a series of circles, one inside the other.
See also
In Spanish: Plaza Redonda para niños
