Plaza Lacson | |
|---|---|
| Public square | |
| Former name(s): Plaza Goiti | |
 Plaza Lacson in 2014. The center of the plaza is dominated by a statue of Arsenio Lacson, made in the 1970s by sculptor Eduardo Castrillo | |
| Dedicated to | Arsenio Lacson |
| Owner | City of Manila |
| Location | Carriedo Street, Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines |
| Coordinates: 14°35′56″N 120°58′51″E / 14.59889°N 120.98083°E | |
Plaza Lacson, also known by its old name, Plaza (de) Goiti, is a public square in Santa Cruz, Manila. It is bounded by Plaza Santa Cruz Road and Escolta Street to the west, Carlos Palanca Street to the south, and Carriedo Street to the east. Although the plaza is not considered the center of Santa Cruz, as it is located behind the Santa Cruz Church rather than in front of it, the plaza is considered to be one of the most important squares in Manila.
Originally named after Martin de Goiti, who founded the City of Manila in 1571, it was renamed by Mayor Lito Atienza in 2003 after Arsenio Lacson, who previously served as mayor of Manila from 1952 to 1962.