LA PLAZA MOYUA

History and sight of Plaza de D. Federico Moyúa or Plaza Elíptica in Bilbao

D. Federico Moyúa was a very famous mayor of Bilbao twice between 1,910 and 1,930. His Family Name gave name to this Square, also named Plaza Elíptica, the heart of the town.
 
As a mayor, he was in favour of the infraestructure improvements.
 
Sala Moyúa is sited just in the house where D. Federico Moyúa lived, by the Plaza Federico Moyúa, due to his name. He used to walk down to the Town Hall and was driven back home at night by his chauffeur. 
 

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