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A square with quite a past.
It is also called Plaza de los Leones, referring to the fountain, of the same name, that can be found there. The fountain is a square shaped pillar with rounded corners. It is crowned with a statue of Imilce, the Iberian princess who was Hannibal's wife. According to the story, this square and its fountain formed part of the old Roman city, Cástulo.Practical info
Construction: Square
Artistic period: Renaissance
Historic period: 16th century
Setting: Around it can be found the House of the People or Civil High Court and Public Clerks' Offices, the Old Butchers' Shops, the Jaén Gate and the Villalar Arch.
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