Plaza de la Herrería

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One of the most emblematic squares in Pontevedra

The Plaza de la Herrería is an emblematic square located in the heart of the historic center of the city of Pontevedra. It is one of the best known and most popular places in the city, highly appreciated by the people of the area, but also by visitors due to its great beauty.

As its name indicates, the origin of the square is due to the old forges that were in its arcades, in charge of providing metal to the rest of the local guilds. The Plaza de la Herrería is one of the liveliest and busiest places in Pontevedra; even more so during the festivals and events that take place in the city.

Located in the heart of the nerve center of Pontevedra, Plaza de la Herrería is perfectly connected with the rest of the most important locations in the city. Among them we find the union with the Plaza de la Estrella or the Jardines de Casto Sampedro. The Church of San Francisco and the Santuario de la Peregrina are two buildings that can be found in the square, an enclave that was rebuilt in 1930.