SAN BARTOLOMEW ,OLD JEWISH QUARTER,SEVILLE (Jewels of our neighborhood 8)

SAN LEANDRO SQUARE

It receives this name by the convent of Augustinian nuns that occupies the eastern side of the square, "Convent of San Leandro". The square has a triangular shape, and the Alhóndiga, Zamudio and Imperial streets lead to it, and it extends to the corner between Francisco Carrión Mejías and Cardenal Cervantes. In the center of the square there is a 19th century fountain made of marble, known since ancient times as "Pila del Pato", very popular in the city. This fountain was originally located in the Plaza de San Francisco, first on the south side and later in the center. In 1870 she was transferred to the Alameda de Hércules. In the first half of the twentieth century was in the Plaza de San Sebastián, until in 1966 was finally established in the Plaza de San Leandro.  In this reform the square, which was of terra, was paved with cobblestones and enchinado. At the same time, the magnificent Laurel de Indias that already existed was respected and the perimeter orange trees were planted, which along with the fountain are the main elements of the square.