Plaza del Salvador, Seville

El Salvador Square, known as Plaza del Salvador, is an open pedestrian area situated in the Alfalfa neighborhood, within the historic Casco Antiguo district of Seville. This square holds significant renown in Seville, serving as a gathering point for locals during the day and a popular hangout spot in the evenings. Interestingly, it was once the central square of the ancient Roman city of Hispalis. The focal point of the square is the Iglesia Colegial del Divino Salvador, an impressive baroque church constructed between 1674 and 1712, built upon the site where the main mosque of Islamic Ishbiliya once stood.

Within the square, you can find a statue of Martínez Montañés, a renowned Spanish sculptor from the Renaissance and Baroque period in Seville. This statue was originally placed in 1923 but underwent two relocations, first to a square near the cathedral in 1967 and ultimately to its current and permanent location in Plaza del Salvador in 1985. During the years 1968 to 1970, the Bolea poplar trees were replaced with orange trees in the square's surroundings.

Notably, the square is surrounded by remarkable structures adorned with exquisite baroque facades. Furthermore, it serves as a significant shopping hub, housing grocery stores, cafes, and popular wine cellars, adding to its vibrant atmosphere.