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Plaza de la Independencia

Plaza de la Independencia is Casco Viejo's central civic square. The cathedral, Panama Canal Museum and surrounding facades make it an efficient starting point for the historic district.

Plaza de la Independencia

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Why go

Stand in the square before entering the adjacent buildings: their facades show how religion, government and canal history meet in a few steps. The open space helps orient a Casco walk, with several major interiors close at hand. It is most useful as both a place to pause and a point from which to choose the next visit.

What to look for

  • Casco Antiguo’s central square
  • The cathedral, canal museum and surrounding façades frame the old quarter’s principal civic space.

Useful to know

  • Use the square to orient the cathedral and canal museum before going inside either.

Your next visit

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Outdoor visit · 10–15 min

Public-space walk and exterior observation only; no interior, garden, tower or ticketed admission included. Durations and walking are estimates. Check temporary restrictions and park or market opening times.

Outdoor visit · 10–20 min

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