The Plaza del Coso is an urban plaza in Peñafiel. Gayle and I wandered in almost by chance as we…read morewere exploring this quaint wine village one evening. A local Tourist Office branch is also located here, which was useful in putting this interesting (but relatively obscure, at least to us) place into perspective. Neither of us have seen anything like it, from the stark sand plaza grounds, to the various and stunning wooden architectural styles surrounding it.
The Square is commonly known as "Corro" or "Corro of the Bulls", and has been documented as existing since the Middle Ages. The square is surrounded by 48 buildings, is accessed by two streets, and is very spacious. The balconies of the plaza are lintelled, and were built between the 18th and 19th centuries. The balconies are made from wood, are decorated with arabesque, and have been used since their creation to watch the shows. The "Right To View" or "Derecho de Vistas" are sold separately from the ownership of the buildings themselves. During the year the Plaza serves as a bullring during the Festival of San Roque in August, and provides a place for the Descent of the Angel Festival (Bajada del Ángel), on Resurrection Sunday.