EspaÑa square
Where the past and the future come together
The third of these four-sided squares, which form the urban heart of Peñaranda, is España square, formerly known as "de la Corralada", and was in the past the venue for bull-related celebrations. Nowadays it's still used, not just for the traditional markets, but also for the various festivals that take place throughout the year. The bandstand in its middle tells us about the interest of the local people in all sorts of music.
The southern side of the square is presided by the singular porticoed building that in the 17th century was the Town
Hall, the Court and the Jail. Since 1989, this has been the seat of the Centre for Sociocultural Development of the Fundación Germán Sánchez Ruipérez, where the historical building has been finished with a new construction, work by architect Pablo Andrés. The Fundación, whose main purpose is to promote books and reading culture, was a present from editor and patron Germán Sánchez Ruipérez to his hometown.