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Spain is an incredibly eclectic and historic country. Its architecture has been shaped over centuries, by a host of different factions and rulers. The Romans, Visigoths, Moors, Habsburgs, and the Spaniards themselves have all left their mark on Spain’s magnificent cities. One common feature across just about every city and town in Spain, is a main public square. The biggest reason for this was by a royal decree from the Spanish Monarchs, stating that every city needed to have a centralized gathering space. This article will show some of the greatest examples of the typical Spanish plaza, with a simple rectangular plan enclosed by repetitive building facades with rhythmic window, balcony, and colonnade patterns.