Malaga is known for having squares that have caused a great impact on the history of the cityLike the Plaza de la Merced and the Plaza Uncibay, the Plaza de San Francisco is one of them. San Francisco Square is located inside the historic centre of the city of Malaga, between Marqués de Valdecañas street and Eduardo Ocón streetin the La Goleta neighbourhood.
In today's post we will talk about the three elements that characterise and make the Plaza de San Francisco relevant and we will tell you how to get to this square so that you can admire these elements in person, as well as learning about its history.
How to get to the Plaza de San Francisco?
To get to the Plaza de San Francisco we must go up Calle Carreterías and on the right we will find Calle Marqués de Valdecañas at the junction with Calle Eduardo Ocón. We can distinguish it from other squares because in the centre there is a beautiful marble fountain from 1864 that pays homage to the goddess Pomona.
Also of note in the square is the former Maria Cristia ConservatoryAfter its restoration it was renamed ''Sala María Cristina'' and the Cofradía de la Paloma, built at the end of the 17th century, is one of the most venerated brotherhoods in Malaga's Holy Week.
Fountain of the goddess Pomona in San Francisco Square
As we mentioned earlier, if this square is renowned for anything by locals and tourists, it is thanks to its beautiful fountain which is located in the centre of the square. This is a marble sculpture of the reincarnated goddess Pomona.
The goddess Pomona is considered by the Romans to be the goddess of fruit and fruit trees in gardens. A goddess who is related to the abundance and flowering of fruit on the trees.
Maria Cristina Hall
It is a music auditorium managed by the Unicaja Foundation, and is located where the Franciscan convent of San Luis El Real used to be, a 15th century building that was later confiscated. It later became the Artistic and Literary Lyceum of Malaga, where numerous concerts were given by the Philharmonic Society. Finally in 1975 the building was bought by Unicaja, and in 2009 it was opened to the public as the music hall we know today.
Cofradía de la Paloma
In 2020 it was 25 years since the Cofradía de la Paloma changed its canonical seat to the Plaza de San Francisco. This is one of the most popular brotherhoods among the people of Malaga. The brotherhood was founded during the 17th century, with the first Eldest Brother being a man from Malaga who was a member of the Order of Calatrava.
Just 15 minutes away, next to the Pompidou Centre is the trendy restaurant in the capital of the Costa del Sol, Cambara. Here you can have lunch, a snack, dinner, a drink or just a bite to eat in an exclusive atmosphere in front of the Mediterranean Sea. It is the perfect place to relax after a stroll through the historic centre, and the best thing about it is its terrace!
