Almería's Squares & Monuments
Almería’s urban landscape is defined by its transition from historic fortress-like structures to 19th-century modernist expansions. This collection highlights the city's architectural evolution, featuring the Renaissance-style Plaza de la Catedral and the iconic Edificio de las Mariposas. It includes commemorative sites like the marble Coloraos column and the Statue of Charity, alongside modern landmarks like the Cascada 103 Pueblos fountain, providing insight into Almería’s political history and local identity.
A Edificio de las Mariposas
A 1909 modernist building designed by Trinidad Cuartara, distinguished by the intricate wrought-iron butterfly motifs on its upper balconies.
Monumento a Nicolás Salmerón
Bronze statue honoring the Almerian philosopher and politician who served as President of the First Spanish Republic in 1873.
C Monumento a los Coloraos
A tall marble column in Plaza de la Constitución commemorating the liberal 'Coloraos' who were executed in 1824 for opposing Ferdinand VII.
D Plaza de la Catedral
A spacious, palm-lined plaza featuring the Renaissance facade of Almería's fortified cathedral, designed to protect against Berber pirate raids.
E Plaza Bendicho
One of the city's oldest squares, located beside the cathedral and home to the 16th-century Casa de la Música and a monument to poet Celia Viñas.
F Cascada 103 Pueblos
A modern fountain in the Parque de las Almadrabillas with 103 water spouts, each representing a municipality in the province of Almería.
Sede de la Cruz Roja
A historic mid-19th-century building on the Paseo de Almería, originally constructed as a private residence before becoming the Red Cross headquarters.
Estatua de la Caridad
A bronze monument erected in memory of the victims of the devastating 1891 floods, depicting a woman protecting children.
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