🇪🇸 Valencia's Hidden Gem: Plaza Redonda (The Round Square)

Tucked away in Valencia’s labyrinthine old town, where cobblestone streets echo with light footsteps and the aroma of coffee lingers, lies Plaza Redonda—a whimsical circular square where time slows and stories unfold. ☕✨ 🌟 Why It’s Special • Designed in 1840 by Salvador Escrig Melchor, this charming spot was restored in 2012. • Buzzing with artisan stalls: lace, embroidery, fabrics, and local souvenirs. • Four entry streets lead to its heart, where a fountain sits beneath the baroque bell tower of St. Catherine’s Church. • Literary charm: The ground is etched with quotes from Valencian writer Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, who featured the square in his novel "Arroz y Tartana". 📸 Perfect Moments • Sip café con leche at a sun-dappled terrace. • Hunt for handmade treasures (lace fans, ceramics!). • Gaze up at the clock tower—it glows golden at sunset! #SpainSecrets #ValenciaHiddenGems #SlowTravel #EuropeanCharm #Wanderlust