Plaza del Socorro

The Plaza del Socorro

The Ronda audio-guided tour leads you to the Plaza del Socorro, one of the most emblematic squares of the city, a true civic heart of modern Ronda.

The cradle of Andalusian symbols

Behind the relaxed atmosphere of its cafés and terraces hides a key moment of regional history: it is from the balcony of the Círculo de Artistas, the building with the CA initials, that Blas Infante, a major figure of Andalusian nationalism, unveiled in 1918 the flag and symbols of Andalusia. At the centre of the square stands a statue of Hercules framed by two lions, before the mythical Columns evoking the Strait of Gibraltar, in connection with the Andalusian coat of arms designed by Infante. Facing the square, the church of Nuestra Señora del Socorro, built in 1956, replaces an older building destroyed during the civil war and perpetuates a secular religious presence, the site having once housed a mosque.

What there is to see

The Plaza del Socorro mixes daily life and regional history: the statue of Hercules, the Círculo de Artistas and the church of the Socorro compose an ensemble laden with meaning for Andalusian identity. Animated by its terraces, the square is an appreciated meeting place. It is an essential stage to understand the role of Ronda in the history of Andalusia.

Practical information

The Plaza del Socorro is in the heart of modern Ronda. A public square, it can be walked freely at all hours and on the level; cafés and terraces follow their own hours.

What happened on the Plaza del Socorro in 1918?

Blas Infante unveiled there for the first time the flag and symbols of Andalusia, from the balcony of the Círculo de Artistas.

What does the statue at the centre of the square represent?

Hercules framed by two lions, before the Columns evoking the Strait of Gibraltar, in connection with the coat of arms of Andalusia.