María Pita Square and A Coruña City Hall

Central square in the city of A Coruña, dedicated to the heroine María Pita, designed in the mid-19th century and where the Town Hall is located.

In 1588, the city of Ferrol (A Coruña province) was the station of the Spanish Armada on their way to England. As a result, A Coruña was attacked in 1589 by an English naval formation under the leadership of Sir Francis Drake, but not taken. According to tradition, the successful defense of the city is associated with the citizen María Pita, after whom the city's main square is still named today. María Pita, a butcher's wife, stood out for her tenacity in the fight against the English privateers around the pirate Sir Francis Drake in 1589. She is still seen today as a heroine and a symbol of freedom.Source: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Coru%C3%B1a

Square with the town hall of A Coruña where events are held throughout the year