Independence Square

Founded in 1540 with the village of San Francisco de Campeche, this space served as the parade ground in keeping with colonial patterns of the time. Around it rose the village’s most distinguished buildings, including the Parish Church, the Customs Office, the Main building, and the Town Hall, as well as the homes of its most important residents. In 1821 it received the name Independence Square. Between 1979 and 1985 it was remodeled and gated, and a kiosk was added along with entrances at each corner and at the center of each surrounding side, formed by pillars with geometric reliefs crowned with vases.

Campeche · Mexico