Plaza Calderón de la Barca, Lorca
The square is located in front of the Teatro Guerra in the centre of Lorca
The Plaza Calderón de la Barca is the square located in front of the Teatro Guerra and alongside Calle Lope Gisbert in the historic city centre of Lorca, and is often used as a venue for outdoor cultural events, especially during the summer months.
This square, which is lined with trees on three sides and is partially occupied by the outdoor terraces of bars and cafés, has been at the centre of the social life of Lorca since the theatre opened in 1861, and is named after the 17th century dramatist whose fell name was Pedro Calderón de la Barca y Barreda González de Henao Ruiz de Blasco y Riaño. Also a poet and prose writer, Calderón de la Barca is viewed as the finest exponent of Spanish baroque theatre, and is the subject of one of the busts which adorn the façade of the Teatro Guerrra.