French Plaza in Panama

French Plaza in Panama

The French Plaza in Panama features a monument (commemorating the French engineers who successfully built the canal) and a square tower. These French engineers made significant contributions to Panama’s development, opening a new chapter for waterway transportation in Panama, across the entire Americas, and even around the world.

In addition to the courthouse, the buildings facing the plaza include a colonial-era judicial building. The white historic structure is the Presidential Palace of Panama, originally the residence of the Spanish colonial governor and known as the "Herons' Palace" because herons often perch around the fountain in front. In addition, there are many other colonial-era buildings that were originally part of the city walls built along the Caribbean coast to defend against pirate attacks. These colonial structures are historically significant and rich in cultural meaning, reflecting the Panamanian people's brave resistance against pirate invasions.