The Praza da Ferrería is a large square located on the edge of the old town of Pontevedra (Spain), inside the old city walls. It is the main square of the old town and has an area of about 2,000 m2. It includes the small squares of the Estrella on the north side, the Orense square on the south side and the Casto Sampedro square on the east side, making a total of almost 5,000 m2.
Blacksmith's square
A man selling chestnuts in the Praza da Ferrería.
Tourist sign
Fountain in the middle of the gardens
The historic centre of Pontevedra (Spain) is the oldest part of the city. It is the second most important old town in Galicia after Santiago de Compostela, and was declared a historic-artistic complex on 23 February 1951.
Pontevedra Museum in the old town
Historic centre of Pontevedra in 1669
Image: Casco Antiguo de Pontevedra, 1
Image: Pazo Mugartegui