Our Main Squares
The role of Main Squares in towns.
The Square in Villanueva del Campillo
Squares in towns have a symbolic meaning as a representation space. They are the iconography of power, so they become symbols of the economical, political and religious power.
Our squares have suffered formal changes all through history, from the agora or public square in Greek polis, the forum in Roman cities, the medieval marketplaces to our contemporary squares, the designed ones or the shopping malls.
They have lived important historical moments, social events, executions, meetings. In certain way, they are a page in our history.
Squares in villages have the same function. A “verraco” was found and restored months ago and it has been taken to Villanueva del Campillo. It is in the middle of the square.
Look at these pictures. Remember what you know about the squares and post comments with your descriptions.
