Nearly every town in Spain has a Plaza Mayor. This is a big square in the center of town. Salamanca’s Plaza Mayor is considered to be the most beautiful plaza in all of Spain. It was built between 1729 and 1755; and designed by Alberto Churriguera. The Plaza is gold in color and at night there are lights all the way around that illuminate it. The Plaza Mayor is made up of 88 arches and countless balconies. Around the edge of the Plaza are busts of famous figures of Spain. They have Kings, Queens, writers, and poets. I especially like the bust of Miguel Cervantes, the writer of "Don Quixote." There also is a bust of Francisco Franco, but it is made out of plastic because it is a bust that is vandalized; so the plastic is easier to clean. The Plaza Mayor really is the center of town. It is the best place to meet up with people, and it leads to anywhere you would like to go.
very neat =)
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