The Plaza Mayor by DanielF
The Main square in Cuenca is officially known as Square Pious XII. Like any in other city in Europe, this central square is the place to see and be seen, the place that groups some of the most interesting buildings in the city. In the case of Cuenca, both the cathedral and the town hall (pictured here) are side to side with historical buildings.The Town hall is a Barroque construction of the XVIII century that closes one of the sides of the square. In order to allow the transit of vehicles and persons, the building is sustained on a triple arch, which gives to the building the appearance of a classical triumphal arch.
The available space within the old walled city was very limited, so that this square had to adapt to the rugged terrain on top of the cliffs. This resulted in its funny, longish and steep appearance.
