Plaza de Las Flores (Flower Square), Cadiz
Flower Square does exactly what it seems like鈥攊t鈥檚 the spot in C谩diz where blossoms take center stage. The central stalls overflow with color, giving the square its perfume and energy. During Carnival, it cranks up even further, as street theaters and performances spill into the area, turning the whole square into one big stage.
But there鈥檚 more here than flowers and festivities. This space once belonged to the Convent of the Shoeless, which eventually gave way to something very different: the Post Office and Telegraph building, opened in 1930. Built of brick and dressed with shiny ceramic details, it鈥檚 a fine example of the eclectic regionalist (tile and decorative brickwork mix) style, standing out against the more traditional C谩diz architecture nearby.
The square also keeps its share of older treasures. Building No. 1, dating back to 1746, shows off a classic Baroque fa莽ade, with decorative pilasters that make the front look both grand and dramatic. Then there鈥檚 Building No. 12, designed by local architect Torcuato Benjumeda in a neat neoclassical style, with giant Doric pilasters that give it a strong, imposing look. Together, these buildings mix centuries of design into one compact plaza.
Flower Square may be known for its blooms, but it鈥檚 just as much about layers of history and a backdrop that blends Baroque curves, neoclassical order, and 20th-century flair. Stop by for the flowers, stay for the architecture, maybe you'll be lucky enough to catch the Carnival as well.
But there鈥檚 more here than flowers and festivities. This space once belonged to the Convent of the Shoeless, which eventually gave way to something very different: the Post Office and Telegraph building, opened in 1930. Built of brick and dressed with shiny ceramic details, it鈥檚 a fine example of the eclectic regionalist (tile and decorative brickwork mix) style, standing out against the more traditional C谩diz architecture nearby.
The square also keeps its share of older treasures. Building No. 1, dating back to 1746, shows off a classic Baroque fa莽ade, with decorative pilasters that make the front look both grand and dramatic. Then there鈥檚 Building No. 12, designed by local architect Torcuato Benjumeda in a neat neoclassical style, with giant Doric pilasters that give it a strong, imposing look. Together, these buildings mix centuries of design into one compact plaza.
Flower Square may be known for its blooms, but it鈥檚 just as much about layers of history and a backdrop that blends Baroque curves, neoclassical order, and 20th-century flair. Stop by for the flowers, stay for the architecture, maybe you'll be lucky enough to catch the Carnival as well.
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Plaza de Las Flores (Flower Square) on Map
Sight Name: Plaza de Las Flores (Flower Square)
Sight Location: Cadiz, Spain (See walking tours in Cadiz)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Cadiz, Spain (See walking tours in Cadiz)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Cadiz, Spain
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