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A beautiful town square featuring a unique mosaic pathway and charming fountains.

The city gate of Antequera was built in 1749 in the Baroque style, demolished in the 19th century, and faithfully reconstructed in the 1990s. Today, the Puerta de Estepa is a symbolic gateway to the city.

In the heart of the historic cityscape rises the Plaza de Toros de Antequera, one of the oldest and most prestigious bullrings in Andalusia. Opened in 1848, the arena seats approximately 8,000 spectators and exemplifies 19th-century Andalusian architecture with its clean, circular form and light-colored facades. For decades, it has been the venue for important corridas as well as social and cultural events. An integrated bullfighting museum commemorates this long tradition and Antequera's role in the history of Spanish bullfighting.

The Antequera Bullring (Plaza de Toros de Antequera) is one of the oldest and most important bullrings in Andalusia. Opened in 1848, after construction began in 1847, it is a prime example of 19th-century Andalusian architecture. The arena seats approximately 8,000 spectators and is distinguished by its elegant, circular shape and white facades accented with sandstone. The facility was built on the initiative of local nobles and citizens, as bullfighting was an important part of the regional culture at the time. Over the years, numerous important corridas were held there, featuring renowned matadors from all over Spain. Besides bullfighting, the arena also served as a venue for festivals and cultural events. Today, a small bullfighting museum (Museo Taurino de Antequera), housed within the arena itself, commemorates this long tradition. The arena displays costumes, bullfighting posters, and historical photographs documenting the development of Andalusian bullfighting. To this day, the arena remains a symbol of Antequera's historical significance in the Spanish bullfighting tradition.

Designated trails run around the lagoon, leading directly to observation points and birdwatching towers. From there, flamingos and numerous other bird species can be observed undisturbed.

The historic fountain is located in the center of Fuente de Piedra. Its origins date back to a natural spring known since ancient times. This spring was venerated by the Romans as Fons Divinus – "Divine Spring" – because its water was believed to have healing powers, particularly against gallstones. The name of the place, "Fuente de Piedra" ("Stone Spring"), derives directly from this spring. Over the centuries, it has remained a central landmark in the community. In the 1990s, the spring was uncovered and restored in the area of today's Plaza de la Constitución, so that today it serves as a historic landmark commemorating the town's Roman origins and long tradition.

The Monument to Captain Vicente Moreno Bautista in Antequera honors a prominent military figure in the region, who became known as a hero of the Spanish Wars of Independence. The statue was created by the sculptor Francisco Palma Toledo and erected near the Church of San Juan Bautista in the early 20th century, around 1910. The monument depicts the captain in a traditional military pose and is an important symbol of Antequera's military history. It is treasured by the local community and is considered an important example of Andalusian public sculpture from this period.

The Puerta de Estepa city gate is one of Antequera's most striking buildings and marks the historic entrance to the city. It is located at the end of the Alameda de Andalucía, very close to the Plaza de la Constitución, where the modern city merges into the historic old town. The gateway with its three round arches was built in 1749 in the Baroque style and once served as a welcoming gateway for travelers coming from the direction of Estepa. The structure was demolished in the 19th century but faithfully rebuilt in the 1990s. Today, the Puerta de Estepa city gate is a popular photo opportunity and a symbolic gateway to the city. The view of the old town through the arches is particularly impressive.